About the role

The Fellowship in Echocardiography provides for sub-specialty training in advanced echocardiographic techniques such as 3D Transthoracic and Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Intraoperative Echocardiography, Intracardiac Echocardiography and Tissue Doppler Imaging. A suitable candidate for this position will have completed or be in the process of completing advanced training in Cardiology including echocardiography as per the training guidelines of the RACP. The Fellow provides medical services to all patients presenting to the hospital, both inpatient and outpatient services within the designated unit of the Department of Cardiology. On request, the Fellow should provide a consultative service to other departments. It is expected that the Fellow will be involved in the professional development of junior medical staff, and in the education of medical students.

This position is to provide a high-quality service within the Health Service District and to participate, if requested, in the provision of services in Clinical Service Networks in Queensland Health, including the Indigenous Cardiac Outreach Program.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provision of echocardiography services to both inpatients and outpatients of The Prince Charles Hospital.
• Supervision of cardiac scientists and cardiology trainees performing echocardiographic examinations.
• Active participation in quality activities in accordance with standard hospital practice.
• Other duties as negotiated.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

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

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our 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 ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: PCH569386
Close date: 17/06/24

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