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Specialist Anaesthetist (Cardiac)

76hpfn – Full Time / Ongoing

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The Division of Surgery, Perioperative, Trauma and Surgical Oncology Services encompass a broad range of clinical services that supports both elective and emergency demand. The division consists of general and specialist surgery and includes Oncology Endocrinology, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Trauma & Transplant, Orthopaedic, Plastic, Head and Neck, Ear, Nose and Throat, Oral Maxillofacial, and Gastroenterology.
The Perioperative service comprises 16 operating theatres, 3 Day procedure theatres, Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA) unit and Central Sterile Services Department. Approximately 25,000 cases are performed per annum with a combination of elective and emergency cases being performed.
The Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Management sees 24,000 adult patients per year. The service provides a 24-hour perioperative service encompassing pre-anaesthesia assessment, intraoperative anaesthesia and physiologic monitoring, anaesthesia for areas outside of the operating suite and an acute and chronic pain service. The service specialises in trauma medicine, neuro-anaesthesia, cardiac anaesthesia, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, malignant hyperpyrexia testing, and anaesthesia allergy testing.
A multi-disciplinary care coordination team provides evidence based best practice and continuous quality improvement. The Department is also committed to academic pursuits of clinical and laboratory research, training, and continuing education, to ensure that our knowledge, skills and abilities meet the requirements of our stakeholders in an environment of continuous change.
About the role:
Participate in patient care, teaching and the research focus of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, which provides a 24-hour perioperative service encompassing:
•Preanaesthesia assessment
•Intraoperative anaesthesia and physiologic monitoring
•Anaesthesia for areas outside of the operating suite
•Trauma management
•Resuscitation
•Pain services
•Malignant hyperpyrexia testing
•Allergy testing for anaesthesia drugs

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About You:

• Registered as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of ANZCA

• Completion of a Cardiac Anaesthesia Fellowship recently
• Logbook of Cardiac Anaesthesia cases available for review and confirmation
• Completion of an Advanced Echocardiography qualification (Advanced PTEeXam, Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound - University of Melbourne or equivalent).

The preferred candidate will be a recently qualified specialist cardiac anaesthetist who meets all the above essential requirements.

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.

For more information regarding this opportunity for a cardiac anaesthesia specialist position, please contact Deputy Director, Dr Keat Lee keat.lee@mh.org.au

Preference for newly qualified and dynamic cardiac anaesthetist to join a collaborative unit.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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