Calling clinical radiology members to join the Safety, Quality and Standards Committee

The Safety, Quality and Standards Committee (SQSC) is responsible for providing expert advice to the Faculty of Clinical Radiology, College committees, College members, and external stakeholders on issues related to safety, quality, standards, and associated matters in clinical radiology in Australia and New Zealand.

An expression of interest is invited for Fellows or Educational Affiliates of the Faculty of Clinical Radiology with a keen interest in the areas of safety, quality, and standards of practice.

The aims of the Safety, Quality and Standards Committee (SQSC) are to:

• Offer guidance to Faculty of Clinical Radiology, College committees, and external stakeholders on safety, quality, and standards in clinical radiology practice.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies, position statements, and clinical practice guidelines or that influence best practice in clinical radiology and shape the profession's future.
• Support the College’s role in advocating for the viability and sustainability of the clinical radiology profession in Australia and New Zealand, providing evidence-based advice to governments, regulators, and healthcare organisations.
• Monitor and address emerging trends, new technologies, and evolving clinical practices in radiology to ensure the profession adapts to changing healthcare needs and maintains high standards.
• Collaborate with external bodies, including government agencies, professional organisations, and healthcare providers, to influence and inform policies and decisions affecting the clinical radiology profession.

Commitment

• Members will aim to attend the meetings and three teleconferences per year (approximately 1-1.5 hours each), along with additional reading and review time. Members will be encouraged to attend occasional face to face meetings where possible, but hybrid options would usually also be available. Meetings will primarily be conducted online, with any face-to-face meetings being remunerated by the College.
• Members are also expected to spend about one hour every fortnight reviewing and providing feedback on professional documents.
• The term is three years, starting from the date of commencement. Please see Terms of Reference for more information.
• CPD hours are available for attendance at SQSC meetings and for the review of associated documents. These hours may be claimed under the categories of "Reviewing Performance and Reflecting on Practice" and "Other Clinical Governance Activities." The College secretariat will maintain a record of meeting attendance and update the members CPD electronic record approximately 3 monthly.

How to apply

The College is an inclusive organisation, and we greatly value the benefit that diversity brings to us. We respect and honour our team, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you are interested in being involved, please feel free to discuss with the SQSC Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please send a CV and complete the Expression of interest form with short statement (no more than 300-words) outlining the reasons you’d like to be involved and the skills you might bring to the committee to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications will be open until the position is filled.