MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (RADIOLOGY)
Department of Health and Wellness · New Somerset Hospital
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
- Reference
- PSC 32/328
- Salary band
- R 1 395 528
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: New Somerset Hospital Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Radiology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Radiology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness and ability to travel within the Metro. Willingness to participate in the commuted overtime system within the Metro Health Services. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to oversee and report on radiological procedures, primarily CT-scanning services at a Regional Hospital. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of medical staff Work with a team of hospital clinicians to optimise use of CT- scanning facilities. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, hospital procedures and policies. Good computer literacy skills in the MS Office package. Duties: Clinical service provision, primarily manage, administer and co-ordinate the implementation of a comprehensive CT scanning service. X-ray reporting, provide statistics and strategic planning and assistance for ultra-sound services. Ensure the maintenance of quality care standards in the radiology services together with Chief Radiographer and Clinical Manager. Guide staff, teaching, training and supervision of staff. To support the Metro West platform as required. Efficient use of resources, manage assets, consumables, and services effectively. Enquiries: Dr J Hendricks Te l N o: (021) 402-6479. Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview
Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Radiology
- ✓Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Radiology
- ✓Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology
- ✓Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology
- ✓Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence
- ✓Willingness and ability to travel within the Metro
- ✓Willingness to participate in the commuted overtime system within the Metro Health Services
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to oversee and report on radiological procedures, primarily CT-scanning services at a Regional Hospital
- ✓Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of medical staff Work with a team of hospital clinicians to optimise use of CT- scanning facilities
Key responsibilities
- •Clinical service provision, primarily manage, administer and co-ordinate the implementation of a comprehensive CT scanning service
- •X-ray reporting, provide statistics and strategic planning and assistance for ultra-sound services
- •Ensure the maintenance of quality care standards in the radiology services together with Chief Radiographer and Clinical Manager
- •Guide staff, teaching, training and supervision of staff
- •To support the Metro West platform as required
- •Efficient use of resources, manage assets, consumables, and services effectively