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Specialist Interventional Cardiologist

Fractional / Ongoing 14 hours per fortnight

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 the non-invasive and diagnostic service.  The Department provides care to emergency and elective patients with heart disease including ischaemic heart disease, heart failure and valvular heart disease.  Major areas of activity include adult congenital cardiac service (including close links with 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, 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:
The role involves participation in the interventional cardiology service at Royal Melbourne Hospital, including coronary angiography and coronary intervention, as well as structural heart procedures such as transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Additional clinical responsibilities will include provision of inpatient and outpatient care and on call for acute cardiac interventions.

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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
• FRACP within the specialty of cardiology
• High level of expertise and experience with coronary and structural cardiac interventions 

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 Professor Andrew Taylor, Director of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital. Email andrew.taylor2@mh.org.au

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

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.