Cardiologist – Wellington, New Zealand

Position:   Cardiologist
Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital
Service:    Cardiology Service
Contract:  Full time, fixed term 12 months starting asap (Negotiable)
Salary:      As per ASMS MECA

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
Wellington Regional Hospital is looking for an experienced Cardiologist to treat patients across our region.

This is a fixed term position to cover a series of sabbaticals within the Cardiology Department. A background of strong general cardiology is required. Applications are encouraged from those with an interest a broad range of skills due to the requirements of cross-covering cardiologists with variable specialities. Therefore experience in device therapy, imaging, adult congenital heart disease, interventional procedures or heart failure or combinations there of are all welcome.

The position holder will provide consultant services and cooperative leadership for the cardiac medical team to facilitate provision of appropriate high quality service to the patients that come under their care and commits to maintaining a collaborative and collegial professional development.

They will provide diagnostic and treatment services for patients in the central region. Their skill set is well-established experience in general cardiology as well as a subspecialisation). They will work cooperatively with other medical, nursing and technical staff

The position holder will be expected to perform and will be accountable for the key performance indicators as listed. The detail of the tasks will be contained in the protocols and guidelines pertaining to the specific area of work. The consultant cardiologists are involved in the development of these protocols and guidelines.

Moū – About you

  • Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (Cardiology) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
  • FRACP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
  • Demonstrate a high degree of clinical skill, particularly in general cardiology
  • Participate in an on-call roster
  • Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
  • Relevant experience and training

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us
Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District is a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email [email protected] and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line. Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and continuing with the recruitment process.

We are accepting recruitment agency’s applications. Please apply online.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed

Apply now

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Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 32, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena

In this issue:

  • 2023 ESC guidelines for managing endocarditis
  • 2023 ESC guidelines for ACS
  • Guideline for diagnosing and managing AF
  • Expert consensus statement on cardiac catheterisation for CHD
  • Urgent ECMO after cardiogenic shock admission could lower mortality
  • Increasing lipids with risk of worsening cardiac damage in adolescents
  • New warnings of romosozumab (Evenity) CV risks
  • ESC guidelines and documents planned for 2024
  • Real-world incidence of severe QT prolongation in patients taking antipsychotic drugs
  • Chronic hypertension and the risk of readmission for postpartum CV complications
  • Utility of smartwatches for identifying arrhythmias in children
  • COVID-19 resources

Download Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 32

Babyscreen+ research study: Genomic Newborn Screening

Share your knowledge and expertise through 30-minute interviews to help shape the future of genomic newborn screening in Victoria.

The BabyScreen+ study is investigating the best way to deliver a genomic newborn screening program to all babies in Victoria.

We want to understand the acceptability of models of genomic newborn screening amongst health professionals whose clinical practice may be impacted by the results of this screening.

We would like to invite paediatricians, specialists, and general practitioners in Victoria to take part in a 30-minute interview by phone or videoconference.

To participate in an interview, please email Nathasha at: [email protected] to organise a time and review the participant information statement.

This study has received ethical approval from the Royal Children’s Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC Project Number: 91500).

#CSANZ2024 | International Faculty close to 100% confirmed

Keep your eye on the CSANZ ASM 2024 as the International Speakers confirm their attendance in Perth from 1 – 4 August 2024.
Abstracts are filing into the Conference Abstract Portal  – don’t miss this opportunity to get your research in front of all the experts. Start planning your trip to WA!

Join us for the 2024 CSANZ ASM and ANZET24 in Perth from 1-4 August 2024.

csanzasm.com     anzet.com.au

#CSANZ2024 | International Faculty close to 100% confirmed

Keep your eye on the CSANZ ASM 2024 as the International Speakers confirm their attendance in Perth from 1 – 4 August 2024.
Abstracts are filing into the Conference Abstract Portal  – don’t miss this opportunity to get your research in front of all the experts. Start planning your trip to WA!

Join us for the 2024 CSANZ ASM and ANZET24 in Perth from 1-4 August 2024.

csanzasm.com     anzet.com.au

Cardiologist with Imaging sub specialty – Melbourne, VIC

Position title: Cardiologist with Imaging sub specialty
Employment status: Permanent full-time/Part-time
Location: Outer Metropolitan Melbourne, South Eastern region
Salary: As per organisational ‘Associate Service Agreement’ –

Position Summary:
Prominent cardiology practice requires a motivated non-invasive cardiologist to join our busy and thriving practice on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and inclusive group of cardiologists who are at the forefront of their respective sub-specialties. The position offers opportunity to provide comprehensive health care in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

A full position description will be made available on request.

About Us:
Established in 2000, the cardiology practice provides comprehensive cardiac services to the south eastern region of Melbourne and beyond. The main location is within a large private hospital offering Emergency department, ICU and a well-established interventional cardiology department with fully operational angiography suites. The Group’s satellite sites allows us to provide care across a broad area to a varied demographic with wide ranging health care needs.

With an emphasis on innovation, the practice offers opportunities to refine skills and develop personal areas of interest in cardiology.

It is patient-focused and committed to providing the highest standard of medicine, incorporating the latest techniques and procedures resulting in the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications / Essential Criteria:

  • Applicants must be registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA including Specialist recognition as a Cardiologist with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Cardiology sub specialization in Imaging – echocardiography and trans oesophageal echocardiography, multi-slice cardiac CT or cardiac MRI is highly desirable.
  • Comprehensive training and experience in general medicine and in the management of a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
  • Interest in being a key contributor to an existing collegiate group of specialist cardiologists.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a team of highly qualified staff employed to support the activities within a busy cardiology group.

Applicants: Please forward letter of application and current CV to the Clinical Manager:

Ms Vikki O’Shea at [email protected].

Cardiologist with interventional, pacing or imaging sub specialty – Riverina, NSW/VIC

Position title: Cardiologist with interventional, pacing or imaging sub specialty
Employment status: Permanent full-time/Part-time
Location: Albury Wodonga /Riverina region

Salary: As per organisational ‘Associate Service Agreement’ –

Position Summary:
Prominent cardiology practice requires a motivated cardiologist to join our growing satellite practice on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and inclusive group of cardiologists who are at the forefront of their respective sub-specialties. The position offers opportunity to provide inpatient care at the local private hospital which has an angiography department and HDU. A range of cardiac testing facilities are available for management of outpatients within our centre.

A full position description will be made available on request.

About Us:
A developing satellite site in Regional Victoria/NSW and the wider Riverina area is an extension of our main cardiology practice in outer metropolitan Melbourne. This model allows us to provide care across a broad area to a varied demographic with wide ranging health care needs.

With an emphasis on innovation, the practice offers opportunities to refine skills and develop personal areas of interest in cardiology.

It is patient-focused and committed to providing the highest standard of medicine, incorporating the latest techniques and procedures resulting in the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications / Essential Criteria:

  • Applicants must be registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA including Specialist recognition as a Cardiologist with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Cardiology sub specialization
  1. Imaging (echocardiography and trans-oesophageal echocardiography, multi-slice cardiac CT reporting) or;
  2. Interventional cardiology,  and/or;
  1. Pacemaker insertion (conventional pacing, ICD/CRT, BB pacing)

Experience working in regional areas is highly desirable.

  • Comprehensive training and experience in general medicine and in the management of a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
  • Interest in being a key contributor to an existing collegiate group of specialist cardiologists.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a team of highly qualified staff employed to support the activities within a busy cardiology group.

Applicants: Please forward letter of application and current CV to the Clinical Manager:

Ms Vikki O’Shea at [email protected].

 

Australian Cardiology Practice Review Issue 32, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena

In this issue we feature:

–  2023 ESC guidelines for managing endocarditis
–  2023 ESC guidelines for ACS
–  Guideline for diagnosing and managing AF
–  Expert consensus statement on cardiac catheterisation for CHD
–  Urgent ECMO after cardiogenic shock admission could lower mortality
–  Increasing lipids with risk of worsening cardiac damage in adolescents
–  New warnings of romosozumab (Evenity) CV risks
–  ESC guidelines and documents planned for 2024
–  Real-world incidence of severe QT prolongation in patients taking antipsychotic drugs
–  Chronic hypertension and the risk of readmission for postpartum CV complications
–  Utility of smartwatches for identifying arrhythmias in children
–  COVID-19 resources
–  Conferences, workshops and CPD

Download the pdf here

The Australian National Standards of Care for Childhood-Onset Heart Disease (CoHD)

Announced by the Federal Health Minister last week and published in the Heart, Lung and Circulation, The Australian National Standards of Care for Childhood-Onset Heart Disease can be viewed see full text link below.

https://www.heartlungcirc.org/article/S1443-9506(23)04355-X/fulltext
Further to this read commentary below in an editorial by Prof David Celermajer.

National Standards of Care for Childhood onset Heart Disease (CoHD)—A New Paradigm Whereby Healthcare Professionals, Governments and Consumers Work Together to Optimise Patient Care. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.01.015

CSANZ Members recently honoured by the Governor-General of Australia

Congratulations to the following CSANZ members who were recently awarded Honours by the Australian Governor-General for their service to medicine.

Prof Sally Lewers Dunwoodie AO
For distinguished service to medical research as an embryologist and geneticist, particularly in the field of foetal, and neonatal heart disease.
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Dr Alan Lansell Soward OAM.   (Image courtesy: Ben Gross, Sunraysa Daily, Mildura)
For service to cardiology.
Founding cardiologist for Mildura Cardiology, and Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Rural Health Mildura at Monash University, VIC.

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