Opportunity
Is it time to move ‘Down Under’ for a sea change and a better work/life balance? Take a look at this beautiful coastal city location in South West Victoria only a 3-hour drive to Melbourne.
Here at Head Medical, we are actively working with a major clinical and specialist referral centre for southwest Victoria, who are seeking the appointment of a Consultant Cardiologist
If you have cardiology training, experience, and skills to confidently practice in a regional setting, this could be the ideal role for you!
The Specialist Cardiologist position primarily focuses on the provision of clinical services. However, the incumbent will have the opportunity to be involved in academic and teaching activities in close association with Deakin University academic and teaching staff.
Your key accountabilities will be:
- Assume clinical responsibility for patients under direct care Ward rounds will be conducted as needed, generally on a daily basis.
- Conduct public outpatient clinics.
- Supervise the clinical care provided by Registrars/Hospital Medical Officers involved in the care of cardiology patients.
- Review existing practices and promote change either based on evidence or if other change is required.
- Ensure that patients/families are given adequate information upon which to base treatment decisions and follow-up.
- Develop effective communication with and be receptive to patient, relative and peer groups.
- Support multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- Provide advice to and liaise with staff from other units as required. Quality and Clinical Review Activities:
- Participate in the Unit quality activities program, including audit activities, review of deaths and analysis of relevant clinical and key performance indicators (KPls)
- Attend Unit meetings where necessary.
- Assist in developing and implementing clinical pathways where appropriate.
- Assist in developing protocols and guidelines where required.
- Assist in resolving patient and relative complaints. Academic/Teaching: • Comply with personal continuing educational activities as outlined by RACP, and/or other relevant professional bodies.
What's on offer for you?
- Attractive remuneration package. Base salary up to AUD$477,500 plus generous shift penalties (dependent upon years of service).
- Relocation assistance for appropriate candidates, salary packaging, generous study leave and professional development opportunities
- meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
Essential Criteria
- Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or New Zealand.
- To apply, RACP outcome must be placed with a decision of substantially comparable - full scope of practice to that of an Australian-trained specialist?
The Hospital
South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
The Location
Located in South West Victoria only 3 hours' drive from Melbourne, Warrnambool is surrounded by lush rural landscapes and breathtaking ocean views.
With spectacular stretches of coastline, fantastic beaches and ocean views, beautiful parks and gardens, seaside walking and bike trails, visiting whales, notorious shipwrecks, great food, sports and a thriving city centre, Warrnambool has something for everyone.
Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award-winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.
A university city with surfing, outdoor sports, great facilities for kids, live theatre, and award-winning festivals. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great lifestyle and attractions of a major regional city.
What can Head Medical do for you?
We have a dedicated Registration Team who seamlessly manage all aspects of your regulatory and temporary work visa applications after you accept a suitable job offer, at no cost to you. Our aim is to get you ready to start work within agreed timeframes and with minimal hassle to you or your new employer.