A temporary full-time opportunity to further develop your cardiothoracic surgical expertise through exposure to a high-volume, complex caseload and participation in a nationally recognised transplant program.

Job details

About the role

Based at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH), the Registrar/Senior Registrar (Fellow) will gain extensive exposure to both general and complex cardiac surgery, while playing an active role in the hospital's renowned Heart and Lung Transplant Program. Working alongside highly experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeons, the Fellow will participate in all aspects of patient care, including pre-operative assessment, operative management, post-operative care, and multidisciplinary decision-making.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Take responsibility for overall management of patients in the preoperative and post-operative recovery units as well as the Ward providing information to consultants and those of other specialities; implement decisions on patient care which are taken by senior medical staff.
• Supervise the selection and prompt evaluation of appropriate investigations.
• Demonstrated communication skills, with particular reference to effective communication and courtesy when interacting with patients, relatives, other general public and health care colleagues.
• Develop improved proficiency in the theoretical and clinical aspects of the specialist field and research activities of the program and refining the knowledge of social and ethical behaviour required of a specialist practitioner.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities. Serve as role model for junior medical staff by behaviour and attitude. 

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.

• PCH692196 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word)