CHHHS Cardiology is expanding to meet increasing community care needs across acute, outpatient clinics, outreach, intervention, and diagnostic services. We are looking to expand our work force with multiple positions available: • Interventional Cardiology - participate in delivering high standard elective and emergency interventional care to our community. • Non-invasive Cardiology - with subspecialist interest in multi-modal cardiac imaging, heart failure or cardiac devices • Clinical Director of Cardiology - to oversee the efficient operation of Cardiology Services, ensure compliance within service policies and the maintenance of clinical standards. Responsible for co-ordinating other aspects of the Cardiology Services including inpatient medicine, outpatient clinics, general medicine outreach program and participation in the department of medicine teaching and training programs

Job details

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.

What we offer;

Fulltime Base salary up to $266 677 p.a. (L25 – L27) or $244 313 p.a. (L18 – L24)

Professional development allowance

Motor vehicle allowance

General attraction and retention allowance

Regional and rural attraction allowance

Locality allowance

Professional development leave

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland 

Permanent and temporary full-time or part time

Applications will remain current for 12 Months. Job Ad Reference: CAH643102

Purpose of the role

As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Cardiology) multiple roles including Clinical Director you will be a valuable and valued team member.  You will work with the team to ensure the specialist services we provide are of the highest standard and are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Cardiology) multiple roles including Clinical Director to facilitate the delivery of high-quality care to patients of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The health service provides high level care to a dynamic and culturally diverse community, thereby offering a rewarding, exciting and challenging career.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

How to Apply:
Please download the Role Description and Information Package for Applicants (at the links in the boxed area above) for instructions on how to apply for this role. If you have difficulty viewing this role description in .pdf format, please contact Recruitment Services on Recruitment.Cairns@health.qld.gov.au to request it in .doc format. Please note that if the information requested in the ‘how to apply' section is not provided, plus the now mandatory requirement for all curriculum vitae to be provided in a standard template (located at the link in the boxed area above), you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application. The Information Package for Applicants outlines pre-employment checks that will be undertaken for successful applicants.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

*APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE* The following file types are accepted: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .rtf, .txt, .doc and docx. Do not upload zipped files, pdf documents created through Microsoft Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3. CV Format for Medical Practitioner (Word, 97KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH643102 Role Description (PDF, 407KB)
  Role Description