Start a new journey with our Cardiology Service team!

• The Cardiology Service at Ipswich hospital provides advanced Cardiology care and cardiac diagnostics to patients within West Moreton Health.

• Temporary Full-time opportunity

Job details

About the role

The Cardiology Service works cohesively across the specialities within the Division of Medicine. Cardiac diagnostics provided include transthoracic echo (inclusive of GLS and 3D), Transoesophageal echo, Stress echo, Cardiac CT and cardiac MRI. Holter, BP monitors, Exercise stress tests.  An onsite cardiac cath lab has recently been commissioned – providing inpatient and outpatient angiography and intervention. 

Expansion of electrophysiology services is also a priority for the service with the potential for device implantation.   Several general cardiology outpatient clinics, outpatient heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation services are supported by specialist nurses integrating inpatient and outpatient care. The WMHHS Better Cardiac Care Service supports outreach clinics in Boonah, Gatton and Esk and coordination of care for vulnerable patients. 

The Service is accredited for training of registrars with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and for training an Advanced Trainee in Cardiology via rotation from the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates sound interpersonal skills, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and always balances the needs of all stakeholders with upmost respect to all people.
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about the best use of resources to deliver healthcare services.
• Compassion – is focussed on the needs of patients and their families, demonstrates self-awareness, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services.
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision making, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and of a high standard.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM658631_09 Registrar PHO Medicine Cardiology_RD (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants