The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

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Specialist Cardiologist – 21 hours per fortnight Fractional/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 RMH Cardiology Department includes the Coronary Care and Step-down Unit, the Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, a Cardiology ward, a Cardiology day ward, and non-invasive and diagnostic services.  The Department provides care to emergency and elective patients with heart disease including ischaemic heart disease, heart failure and valvular disease.  Major areas of activity include adult congenital cardiac service (including close links with the Royal Children’s and Royal Women’s Hospitals), interventional coronary and structural Cardiology, and cardiac genetics service.  In addition, the Department is a national and international leader in clinical care, and cardiac genetics service.  In addition, the Department is a national and international leader in clinical care, teaching and research of cardiac arrhythmias including complex atrial and ventricular ablations.  The cardiomyopathy service includes a heart failure rehabilitation program and is planning to expand its inpatient and outpatient heart failure service across RMH.

About the role:

We seek a consultant cardiologist with extensive experience and expertise in the management of adult patients with complex congenital heart disease including aortopathy, to help manage our rapidly expanding workload.  You will be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team, providing care for adult congenital heart patients from across Victoria, Tasmania and beyond.

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About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship
• Previous experience in the management of patients with complex adult congenital heart disease
• A higher degree (PhD) is desirable

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, please contact A/Prof Kate English; kate.english@mh.org.au

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

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