Cardiology Fellow - Electrophysiology and Devices (527439)
Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer ServsApplications must be submitted by
Tuesday 04 June, 2024 11:55 PMTuesday 4 June, 2024 11:55 PM
AESTAward/Classification:
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar)$131,000 to $183,500 pro rata, per annumEmployment type:
Part TimeRegion:
SouthLocation:
Royal Hobart HospitalThe Royal Hobart Hospital, Cardiology Department has an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified applicants to become a Cardiology Fellow, subspecialising in Electrophysiology and Devices.The Royal Hobart Hospital, Cardiology Department has an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified applicants to become a Cardiology Fellow, subspecialising in Electrophysiology and Devices.The RoleThe 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.The Royal Hobart Hospital is the only tertiary referral centre for Tasmania serving a population of 560,000. It is a teaching hospital situated in the CBD of Hobart, adjoining the medical campus of the University of Tasmania.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.Candidate prerequisites:Completion of core cardiology training.The hospital administration provides assistance with the Visa and credentialing process for international candidatesDetails of AppointmentFixed term, part time, day worker position working up to 38 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022 , Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)AwardMedical Practitioners (Tasmania State Service) AwardSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the
essential
criteria:General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia and has had a minimum of one year’s post graduate experienceCurrent Working with Children Registration*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Please indicate in your application which clinic(s) you are interested in working in as listed below.Please note:All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.PLEASE NOTE:
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