Author: CSANZ Admin

Position: Fellow (Echocardiography)
Location: Southport
Remuneration: $160,444 – $176,802 per annum

The Role 
An opportunity has become available for a Fellow (Echocardiography) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will 

• Provide appropriate evidenced based clinical care in the specialty of cardiology and echocardiography for both inpatients and outpatients
• Provide support for rapid cardiology clinic
• Perform and report transoesophageal echocardiogram under supervision
• Perform and report transthoracic echocardiogram under supervision
• Supervise the day to day running of the stress echocardiogram service and report stress echocardiogram (Exercise and Dobutamine under supervision)

About you 
To be successful in this position you will require:

• AHPRA Registration
• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or recognised equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for registration in Australia as a specialist in Cardiology
• Competency and recognised training in Cardiology and Cardiac catheterisation including successful completion of an Advanced training in Cardiology at a recognised centre
• Familiarity in acute coronary intervention and participation in an established primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program
• Training and experience in cardiac catheterisation as per Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) guidelines
• Completion of the IELTS examination and achieving a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (for overseas applicants)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary 

• Temporary full time (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $160 444 – $176 802 per annum

About Us 
The Cardiac Services at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service includes a 20 bed cardiology ward, 6 bed Cardiac Care Unit and 3 Cardiac Catheter Suites with one being an Electrophysiology Laboratory and the other 2 being Coronary and Structural Laboratories.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals – Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 1 July 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. 

Enquiries: Dr Ian Agahari on (07) 5687 4939
Job Ad Reference: GC562760
Application Details:  https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC562760

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Position: Cardiology Fellow – Electrophysiology and Devices

The 1-year position is as a sole fellow working with 2 electrophysiologists and 2 device cardiologists. We implant and provide follow-up for approximately 300 Cardiac Implantable Device (CIED) per year including (S-)ICD, CSP, CRT and leadless devices. Follow-up is provided by cardiac physiologist led device clinics including an extensive remote monitoring service. The electrophysiology service performs over 250 EP/ablation procedures per year including all supraventricular arrhythmia and selected ventricular arrhythmia ablations.

A shared care model is in place with the Royal Melbourne Hospital including interstate referral for ablation of complex arrhythmia and CIED extraction procedures.

Service development and academic research are integral components of our program. Fellows are expected to undertake clinical care improvement projects and publish on the results as well as encouraged to perform research projects and publish papers. Fellows aim to present at local Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) and international meetings. Regular CRM educational meetings and journal clubs are held, and Fellows are also encouraged to attend the twice-weekly departmental meetings comprising journal clubs, imaging and EP presentations, morbidity and mortality discussions, and grand rounds presentations.

Completion of either the CEPIA graduate program, EHRA level 2 certification in EP, or IBHRE exams are expected.

Details of Appointment
Fixed term, part time, day worker position working up to 38 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025.

Royal Hobart Hospital
Salary
$131,000 – $183,500 per annum
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

To apply please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1121160/cardiology-fellow-electrophysiology-and-devices-527439

Closing: 4 June 2024

For more information
Dr Jonathan Lipton
Staff Specialist – Cardiology
[email protected]
03 61668308

Position : Staff Specialist – Interventional Cardiology – Canberra, ACT

The Position
We are currently looking for multiple full time Interventional Cardiology Staff Specialists to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital. The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers. They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff, and the cardiac rehabilitation team.

The Health Service
Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers tertiary cardiology and cardiac intervention services to an estimated 620,000 individuals living in the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Consumers accessing Cardiology in Building 5 include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty, and disability, who may present for diagnosis and treatment for a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

The coronary care unit is a 19-bed unit which has over 2000 admissions annually. The cardiology outpatient service provides up to 4,500 episodes of care annually with increasing demand each year. There is a close working relationship with our cardiothoracic surgical unit.

The Interventional Cardiology Service includes two dedicated cardiac catheter laboratories which undertake over 800 coronary interventional procedures and over 1,600 angiography procedures annually. It provides a 24/7 service for primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction for the region. A structural heart disease program is being developed. The service also provides simple and complex cardiac device implantation service and follow up. Clinical cardiac electrophysiology services were commenced in April 2019 with complex ablation procedures.

Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024).

The Location
Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Fellowship in interventional cardiology with adequate experience in managing routine and complex interventions. Additional training and experience in structural heart intervention is desirable.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, all aspects of clinical governance relevant to the specialty.

The Package

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory
Contact: Jonathan Gregory
Email: [email protected]

Position: Staff Specialist – Cardiology (Electrophysiology) – Canberra, ACT

The Position

We are currently looking for multiple full time Cardiology Staff Specialists (Electrophysiology) to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital. The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers. They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff, and the cardiac rehabilitation team.

The Health Service
Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers tertiary cardiology and cardiac intervention services to an estimated 620,000 individuals living in the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Consumers accessing Cardiology in Building 5 include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty, and disability, who may present for diagnosis and treatment for a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024).

The Location
Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Fellowship in Electrophysiology with adequate experience in managing routine and complex electrophysiology procedures.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Electrophysiology to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.

The Package

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory
Contact: Jonathan Gregory
Email: [email protected]

Position: Staff Specialist – Cardiology (Multi-Modality Imaging) – Canberra, ACT

The Position
We are currently looking for multiple full time Cardiology Staff Specialists (Multi-Modality Imaging) to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital. The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers. They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff, and the cardiac rehabilitation team.

The Health Service
Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers tertiary cardiology and cardiac intervention services to an estimated 620,000 individuals living in the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. Consumers accessing Cardiology in Building 5 include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty, and disability, who may present for diagnosis and treatment for a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024).

The Location
Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Echocardiography/ Multimodality Imaging to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.

The Package

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory
Contact: Jonathan Gregory
Email: [email protected]

Position: General cardiologist

This is an excellent opportunity for a non-interventional cardiologists to become part of a fantastic team in the private sector. Significant growth within the region has created a need to recruit a permanent cardiologist to join an established practice in the South East Suburbs and surrounds.

We have an instant patient base for you with waiting lists. There will be instant income and case load as soon as you join.

You will join a group of cardiologists in this busy and thriving practice. You will benefit from an established referral network and organized educational sessions to GPs giving you the perfect platform to network and build an immediate referral base. A dedicated marketing person will be available to build your practice and get you known in the area.

Working within an established practice presents a genuine opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career with long-term prospects and excellent financial remuneration. The position offers autonomy and the freedom to practice state of the heart cardiology in a busy practice with highly qualified staff within a supportive and understanding environment. I stress that we are not a corporate group and will be including you practice decisions etc. All bookings, billings and administration are taken care of.

Flexible hours from sessional to full time are offered to support your lifestyle and public hospital commitments. The structure of your appointment will be agreed by negotiation. The lifestyle and local opportunities for you and your family make this an obvious long-term career choice for the astute and family minded.

This practice has been established for many years and offers a broad range of cardiac care including clinical, diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. The specialised team of cardiac technologists provides the most comprehensive cardiology care in the region. The team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to perform non-invasive testing procedures at 10 separate locations. The practice is committed to providing a timely and efficient service and offers patients same-day test results and management.

Opportunities are available for general cardiology, stress testing/stress echocardiography/Transoesophageal echocardiography, CT/angiography and, in house Holter monitoring and blood pressure monitoring is available. Access to meetings with other cardiologists is available to maintain CME and for peer review.

The South East and surrounds is located in the south of Melbourne only 20 minutes to Melbourne CBD via an extensive freeway network.  There are public and private hospitals as well as many loyal general practitioners/specialists. There is access to a cardiac angiography suite with PCI and a hybrid theatre for structural work. On-site cardiac surgery and hospital residents make care after hours a breeze. Access to inpatients is available according to your preferences. A new private emergency department has opened and access to a receiving roster is available.  Friendly communities, beaches, excellent schools, an extensive array of world class aged care facilities, diverse job opportunities and the relaxed lifestyle attracts a rich mix of residents; lifestyle is an important focus for those who move here. The region has approximately 600,000+ people of whom more than 50% have private insurance.

A range of industries are based here and the region has a variety of private and public, vocational and university education opportunities and an extensive choice of residential properties making it popular with families, couples and retirees.

Applicants must hold FRACP or be close to completing your fellowship and be eligible for registration with AHPRA.  If you are uncertain please forward a copy of your most recent resume and I will assess your eligibility and will advise you of your options.

If moving seamlessly into a lucrative private practice in a beautiful part of Melbourne is what you seek then this role could be the one for you!

Contact:  [email protected]