"Pediatric General Radiologist, Department of Medical Imaging"

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Pediatric General Radiologist, Department of Medical Imaging

Job ID

63692

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

07/08/2024

Job Type

Special

Employee Group

Academic

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Department

Rad/Nuclear Med

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

PEDIATRIC GENERAL RADIOLOGIST – HAMILTON

The Department of Medical Imaging, McMaster University and the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hamilton Health Sciences are seeking a full-time Pediatric General Radiologist for the McMaster Children’s Hospital site.

McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH) is a pediatric academic centre serving the special and unique healthcare needs of children and youth, using a family-centred model of care. MCH is part of Hamilton Health Sciences and is one of Canada’s fastest growing Children’s Hospitals. The site is also a provider of advanced women’s reproductive health care. MCH is an academic teaching and research center affiliated with McMaster University providing regional and provincial leadership for the highest quality integrated maternal, newborn, child and youth healthcare. MCH serves a community of 2.3 million people from south central Ontario and beyond. It is home to one of the 

largest and most impressive Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Canada, as well as a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department. Each year MCH has over 210,000 patient encounters in our subspecialty clinics, diagnostic areas, emergency department, inpatient wards and operating rooms. 

The volume and complexity of pediatric imaging work is constantly increasing. The Pediatric Department is continually expanding, and our imaging team is recruiting to meet the need for expanding dedicated pediatric imaging and intervention services for the site.

This is a full-time faculty position at McMaster University, with academic rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will promote clinical scholarship through teaching, mentorship and support for research and will demonstrate excellence in clinical care, exhibit collegial, civil relations in all interactions. The McMaster Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is a highly rated training program in Canada. Participation in teaching and supervision for our strong residency and undergraduate programs is required.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario, certified (or eligible for certification) in Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent and meet the credentialing requirements of Hamilton Health Sciences.Hamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven hospitals and a cancer centre, serving more than 2.3 million residents of Hamilton, central south and central west Ontario. The Diagnostic Imaging department at HHS provides comprehensive care for the region, with subspecialty imaging expertise.

With pioneering education advances and excellence in world-class research, McMaster University has consistently placed among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine. The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is world renowned for its innovative method of small group, problem-based education, and a focus on self-directed, life-long learning. The Department of Medical Imaging provides rewarding opportunities for faculty who are interested in education, clinical excellence, research and multi-disciplinary team projects.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the employer is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”.

Interested applicants should submit in PDF format:

• A cover letter of intent inclusive of a statement of teaching interests and philosophy and/or research interests where applicable

• A Curriculum Vitae

• Names of three references; please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.

• Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)

Applications will be accepted until recruitment is completed.

Dr. John Donnellan, Head of Service, 

Pediatric Imaging

Site Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, McMaster Children’s Hospital

Hamilton Health Sciences

1200 Main Street West, HSC – 2S23 Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1

Phone: 905-521-2100 ext. 74489

Email: donnellanj@hhsc.ca

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.