Cardiac Amyloid Clinical Research Fellowship – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, NSW

Position: Cardiac Amyloid Clinical Research Fellowship

About us
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease – reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease.

Your next career opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Cardiologist who has a PhD or is interested in completing a PhD.  This part time role (approx. 19 hours per week) will be a combined clinical and research fellowship for 12 months. Ideally, the candidate would like to continue research with the team beyond this, particularly in the form of a PhD.

​What we will trust you with
The ATTR Cardiac Amyloid Fellowship aims to train a clinician-researcher in diagnosing the hidden burden of cardiac amyloid disease. It will use the facilities and scientists of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) to train a Fellow in genetic approaches to early diagnosis of cardiac amyloid. It will link this with a clinical placement at St Vincent’s Hospital (SVH), one of the only centres worldwide offering cardiac transplantation for ATTR amyloid.

The Fellow will be expected to help set up and run state-of-the-art clinics for cardiac amyloid. They will be work with a multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, neurology, haematology, genetic counsellors and allied health.

The Fellow will also be expected to undertake a dedicated research project and help build Australia-wide education programs.

Does this sound like you?
The successful candidate will be cardiologist qualified with the Royal Australian College of Physicians and have a strong research background and ongoing interest.  You will be working with world-class researchers on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular studies. You will be passionate about wanting to help and establish a state-of-the-art clinic in cardiac amyloid.

Selection Criteria:

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians
  • Strong research track record
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to deliver research output including manuscript preparation and conference presentations.

What you will be proud of
Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

What we offer

  • A collaborative, innovative and supportive culture
  • State of the art research equipment
  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Additional superannuation

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and contact details of three referees.
Closing date: 7 April 2023
​Come and work with us & help make a difference.

Cardiac Amyloid Clinical Research Fellowship

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Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Heart Failure & Cardiac Imaging) – Sunshine Coast, QLD

Position: Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Heart Failure & Cardiac Imaging)
Status: Permanent Full-time or Part-time, up to 80 hrs p.f.
Location: Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya and Nambour General Hospital

We are looking for an exceptional Cardiology consultant specialising in Cardiac Imaging to join our Heart Failure Service within the Cardiology department. The Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Heart Failure and Cardiac Imaging) is responsible high quality Cardiology medical management to patients accessing services within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). A subspecialty interest in advanced cardiac imaging (cardiac CT or cardiac MRI) is desirable.

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

  • Salary comprising of between $90.74 – $114.69 p.h. (p/t) or $7,260 – $9,175 p.f. (f/t)
  • Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • Professional development allowance
  • Professional development leave
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Granted private practice arrangements
  • Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
  • Annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging
  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program

 Mandatory requirements:

  • Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution.
  • Current registration (or be eligible for registration) with the Australian Health. Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a Specialist in Cardiology.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or assessment of substantial comparability without the need for supervised practice by the Royal Australian College of Physicians in Specialty of Cardiology.
  • It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated/immune against the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) during their employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19.

Contact Name: Dr Rohan Poulter
Contact Number: (07) 5202 1069
Job Ad Reference: SC477785
Closing date: Thursday, 13 April 2023

 Apply online at Smartjobs here

Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Interventional) – Sunshine Coast, QLD

Position: Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Interventional)
Status: Permanent Part-time, 44 hrs p.f.
Location: Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya and Nambour General Hospital

We are looking for an exceptional Cardiology consultant specialising in Interventional Cardiology to join our Cardiac team. The Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Interventional) is responsible for providing high quality Cardiology medical management to patients accessing services within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). The SCHHS Cardiac team provides a range of diagnostic, procedural and interventional services for elective, urgent and emergency cardiac interventions.

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

  • Salary comprising of between $90.74 – $114.69 p.h.
  • Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • Professional development allowance
  • Professional development leave
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Granted private practice arrangements
  • Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
  • Annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging
  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program

 Mandatory requirements:

  • Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution.
  • Current registration (or be eligible for registration) with the Australian Health. Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a Specialist in Cardiology.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or assessment of substantial comparability without the need for supervised practice by the Royal Australian College of Physicians in Specialty of Cardiology.
  • Current Queensland Health Radiation Use Licence
  • It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated/immune against the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) during their employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19.

Contact Name: Dr Rohan Poulter
Contact Number: (07) 5202 1069
Job Ad Reference: SC477446
Closing date: Thursday, 13 April 2023

Apply online at Smartjobs here

Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Electrophysiology) – Sunshine Coast, QLD

Position: Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Electrophysiology)
Status: Permanent Part-time, 32 hrs p.f.
Location: Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya and Nambour General Hospital

We are looking for an exceptional Cardiology consultant specialising in Electrophysiology to join our Cardiology department. The Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Electrophysiology) provides patient care, including outpatient sessions, in-patient care and diagnostic and therapeutic Electrophysiology and Pacing procedures to patients accessing services within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS).

As the Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Electrophysiology) you will work in the Interventional Suite at Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) and support pacing services in the Clinical Investigations Unit.

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

  • Salary comprising of between $90.74 – $114.69 p.h.
  • Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • Professional development allowance
  • Professional development leave
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Granted private practice arrangements
  • Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
  • Annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging
  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program

Mandatory requirements:

  • Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution.
  • Current registration (or be eligible for registration) with the Australian Health. Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a Specialist in Cardiology.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or assessment of substantial comparability without the need for supervised practice by the Royal Australian College of Physicians in Specialty of Cardiology.
  • It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated/immune against the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) during their employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19.

Contact Name: Dr Rohan Poulter
Contact Number: (07) 5202 1069
Job Ad Reference: SC477444
Closing date: Thursday, 13 April 2023

Apply online at Smartjobs here

Senior Medical Officer Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging – Sunshine Coast, QLD

Position: Senior Medical Officer (Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Cardiac Imaging)
Status: Permanent Full-time or Part-time, hrs negotiable up to 80hrs p.f.
Location: Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya and Nambour General Hospital

We are looking for an exceptional Cardiology consultant specialising in Cardiac Imaging to join our Cardiology department. The Senior Medical Officer (Cardiology – Cardiac Imaging) is responsible for providing high quality Cardiology medical management to patients accessing services across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). A subspecialty interest in advanced cardiac imaging (cardiac CT or cardiac MRI) is desirable.

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

  • Salary comprising of between $90.74 – $114.69 p.h. (p/t) or $7,260- $9,175.30 p.f (f/t)
  • Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • Professional development allowance
  • Professional development leave
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Granted private practice arrangements
  • Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
  • Annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging
  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program

Mandatory requirements:

  • Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution.
  • Current registration (or be eligible for registration) with the Australian Health. Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a Specialist in Cardiology.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or assessment of substantial comparability without the need for supervised practice by the Royal Australian College of Physicians in Specialty of Cardiology.
  • It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated/immune against the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) during their employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19.

Contact Name: Dr Rohan Poulter
Contact Number: (07) 5202 1069
Job Ad Reference: SC477440

Closing date: Thursday, 13 April 2023
Apply online at Smartjobs here

Cardiac sonographer – Mascot, NSW

Position: Cardiac sonographer

Location: Mascot NSW (as per candidate convenience)

Remuneration: as per experience

Contact: hearthealth83@gmail.com

Hours: 1 day a week.

Position Description: Able to perform and report echocardiograms independently, that will be later reviewed by the Cardiologist. Qualified experienced sonographers can do stress echocardiograms as well under Cardiologist’s supervision.

Essential Criteria: Member of ASAR (Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry).

Cardiologist – Wetherill Park/Yagoona NSW

Position: Cardiologist

A very busy established cardiology clinic at Wetherill park and Yagoona needs a part time/ full time Cardiologist.

Fully equipped rooms with Philips products including Stress Echo, holter monitors,BP Monitor also we have Cardiac Technicians  and RNs to support your work.

Excellent income, our existing Cardiologists are booked for 2 months ahead.

Email your CV to dralhorani@hotmail.com

for further discussion call Dr George Al-Horani on 0477477477

Cardiac Electrophysiologist – Darwin, NT

Position: Cardiac Electrophysiologist – Darwin, NT
Salary details: Specialist/Senior Specialist – Remuneration dependent on skills and negotiable
Temporary: Contract up to 5 years with option to renew
Location: NT Cardiac at Darwin Private Hospital co-located Royal Darwin Hospital, Northern Territory, Australia

This job opportunity is for a position to join the Cardiology Team in the Northern Territory of Australia.

The successful candidate will be joining NT Cardiac Pty Ltd, a well-established private cardiology practice conveniently located at the 100-bed Darwin Private Hospital (DPH) which is adjacent to Royal Darwin Hospital.  The Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a 345-bed tertiary Hospital which is designated as the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre and a teaching Hospital affiliated with Flinders University.  The catchment area is vast, and includes urban communities, regional hospitals and remote Aboriginal communities servicing a population of 240,000 with patients also being transferred from Northern Western Australia and Timor.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have a public position at the Royal Darwin Hospital to undertake general cardiology duties.  NT Cardiac is contracted to the NT Government to provide cardiac diagnostic services including Echocardiography, Diagnostic Coronary Angiography / Angioplasty and Electrophysiology Services to public patients in the Northern Territory.  This combined Public and Private Practice arrangement has been considered unique and has provided a high standard of care for both the public and private sectors.  NT Cardiac has established a Cardiac Angiography Lab and a “Chest Pain Assessment Clinic” which has a full range of non-invasive cardiac investigations including a Canon’s premium CT Scanner, the Aquilion ONE / PRISM Edition (640 Slice) for CT Coronary Angiograms.  The Cardiac Electrophysiology service is mature, complete with 3D mapping system and Cryoablation console for complex arrhythmia.

Diagnostic services include Exercise Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Transthoracic and Trans-oesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiogram, CT coronary angiography and Diagnostic Coronary Angiogram. Coronary intervention is also carried out. Cardiac devices such as Loop Recorders, Permanent Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) are implanted. The Cardiac Electrophysiology service provides comprehensive care for patients with complex arrhythmias.  Nuclear Cardiac Perfusion imaging services are also available on-site.

The candidate is required to have successfully completed an advanced clinical fellowship in cardiac device and rhythm management service at a reputable centre of excellence, experience in basic and advanced electrophysiology procedures including electrophysiology studies and radiofrequency ablation of cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation by pulmonary vein isolation procedure, a thorough knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and their management, and training and experience in the safe implantation and follow-up of cardiac rhythm management devices, including implantable cardiac defibrillators.

Applicants must be eligible for registration with AHPRA (Medical Board of Australia) together with a Cardiology accredited Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent specialist overseas qualifications.  This is a unique opportunity for a candidate to join a well-established private cardiology practice and make a difference while enjoying a tropical lifestyle.

Contact:

Dr Marcus Ilton
Cardiologist
Director, NT Cardiac Pty Ltd
Phone: +61 8 8920 8200 (request for Rama Nair if contacting NT Cardiac via the main line)
E-mail: marcus.ilton@nt.gov.au or marcus.ilton@gmail.com

Please forward your Expression of Interest and CV to Rama Nair: recruitment@ntcardiac.com.

Snr Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or SMO (Electrophysiologist) Cardiology – Cairns QLD

Position: Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Electrophysiologist), Cardiology 

Remuneration value up to $451 777 p.a. (L25 – L27) or Remuneration value up to $413 379 p.a. (L18 – L24) or Remuneration value up to $294 393 (L13), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., plus private practice arrangements.

Duties/Abilities

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the clinical leadership skills and vision to further develop our electrophysiology and cardiac device implantation service. As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Electrophysiologist with the Cardiology unit you will be a valuable and valued team member.  You will work with the Director Cardiology, to ensure the Cardiology services we provide are of the highest standard and delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

  • It is a condition of employment for this role to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccine Preventable Diseases evidence as required in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

Enquiries: Dr Gregory Starmer – 07 4226 8909

Job Ad Reference:  CAH475458

Application Details

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Closing Date:  9th April 2023

Locum Consulting Cardiologist Location – Launceston, TAS

Position:              Locum Consulting Cardiologist
Location:             Launceston, Tasmania

Summary:

Charles Clinic is the largest private cardiology service in Tasmania and is seeking a cardiologist to join our dedicated team. We provide a full range of high-quality cardiology services to the north and north-west of Tasmania as well as a nationally recognised service to isolated communities.

The team at Charles Clinic currently consists of 12 full and part-time cardiologists. We have an outstanding technical department of 10 echo-sonographers and technicians operating state of the art Phillips imaging equipment.

We are looking for locum placements in 2023 to support our resident Cardiologists in the servicing of our patients in the North and North West of Tasmania.

Required Skills:

Applicants must be registered as a medical practitioner with AHPRA including specialist recognition as a cardiologist.

Remuneration:

Charles Clinic will remunerate at the rate of $2000.00 per day + GST and provide accommodation and flights.
Charles Clinic will support applications for suitably qualified international trained doctors requiring DWS.

More Information:

For more information on this position, please call Charles Clinic CEO Alistair Sherman on 0407705266 or e-mail Alistair.sherman@charlesheart.care

For more information on Charles Clinic please visit:  www.charlesheart.care

To find out more about what Tasmania has to offer, please visit: https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/

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