Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist (Non-Invasive Cardiology)

Job Description

About us:Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. It provides a range of services, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Haematology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthesia. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from the tertiary hospitals in Queensland.About the role:This is your opportunity to join a Cardiology unit undergoing major development and expansion of services to become a regional cardiac centre of excellence and major referral hub for Central Queensland region.Based in Rockhampton, the Cardiology Service adopts a multidisciplinary model in delivering integrated specialist care across the care continuum. Our Cardiology team provides a range of diagnostic and procedural services for patients with suspected or established cardiac conditions, including Echocardiography, Stress Imaging, Cardiac Computed Tomography, Heart Failure Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, and Chest Pain Assessment Services. In addition, following a significant infrastructure capital injection, the Cardiology Department is presently undertaking construction planning to build a new, state of the art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, expand the Cardiac Investigation Unit service, and increase inpatient beds capacity.As a Non-Invasive Cardiologist, you are expected to provide high quality, cost efficient and high value care, and evidence-based Cardiology services and patient care within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services (CQHHS). You will work in the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Ward, Cardiac Investigation Unit, and Outpatient Clinics and will be expected to contribute to the on-call and weekend roster. You will be integral in all stages of Non-Invasive Cardiology service planning and delivery.About you: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Specialist Cardiologist (or equivalent). Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging subspecialty training with accreditation in Level 2 Adult Echocardiography as per CSANZ requirements (or equivalent). Evidence of active participation in a Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD). Evidence of current minimum echocardiography volumes demonstrating Level 2 CSANZ competency. Demonstrate clinical and academic research skills and experience. What we offer:Salary information: Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of: A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27) A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24) 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Other benefits include: Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks) Overtime and on call allowances Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance Generous Salary Sacrificing Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To submit your application / expression of interest, please include: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description. Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C624258 Applications close: Tuesday, 1 April 2025 #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each. #J-18808-Ljbffr