Senior Specialist / Specialist – Interventional Cardiology

Senior Specialist / Specialist – Interventional Cardiology
Regional Queensland | Establish a New Interventional Cardiology Service | Package Up to $564,939
Build a Service. Shape a Region. Advance Your Career.

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Interventional Cardiologist to take a leading role in establishing and developing a new interventional cardiology service within a major regional referral hospital in Queensland.

Following significant investment in its cardiac services, the hospital now features a state-of-the-art Cardiac Hybrid Theatre, purpose-built Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, expanded Cardiac Investigations Unit and dedicated 12-bed Cardiology Ward.

This is more than a procedural position. You will have the opportunity to establish clinical pathways, influence models of care, develop regional capability and help shape the future of specialist cardiac services across an extensive referral network.

The Opportunity
As a Senior Specialist or Specialist in Interventional Cardiology, you will deliver high-quality General and Interventional Cardiology services across the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Ward, outpatient clinics and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.

You will play a central role in establishing the hospital’s new interventional cardiology service while contributing to clinical leadership, education, governance and future service development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering comprehensive General and Interventional Cardiology services
• Undertaking contemporary interventional procedures, including PCI
• Participating in the development and delivery of primary PCI services
• Establishing models of care, clinical pathways, protocols and referral processes
• Providing clinical leadership in patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement
• Supporting the development of cardiac capability across the regional referral network
• Supervising and teaching registrars, junior medical officers and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory staff
• Contributing to multidisciplinary education, research and professional development
• Helping guide the future expansion of specialist cardiac services

The Hospital
This major regional referral hospital provides an extensive range of specialist, acute and emergency services to communities across a large geographical area.
The expanding cardiac service is supported by a growing multidisciplinary team of Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, nurses, junior medical officers, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
The Cardiac Investigations Unit provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including:

• Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography
• Exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography
• Exercise stress testing
• Tilt-table testing
• Ambulatory ECG monitoring
• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

With its newly developed interventional capability and purpose-built facilities, the hospital is entering an exciting period of clinical growth and establishing itself as a regional centre of excellence for cardiac care.

About You
We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Specialist Cardiologist who offers:

• Specialist qualifications in Cardiology
• Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Fellowship-trained or equivalent contemporary experience in Interventional Cardiology
• Current PCI procedural experience
• Experience participating in primary PCI services
• Strong General Cardiology capability
• A commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and service improvement
• An interest in clinical leadership, service establishment and capability development
• Strong communication, teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Internationally trained specialists who have been assessed as substantially comparable, or who may be eligible for an appropriate specialist registration pathway, are encouraged to enquire.

Remuneration and Benefits

The total remuneration package is valued at up to $564,939 per annum and may include:

• 12.75% employer superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 3.6 weeks of professional development leave
• $22,145 professional development allowance
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Overtime, recall and on-call allowances, where applicable
• Attraction and retention incentives
• Granted private practice arrangements, where applicable
• Teaching, research and academic appointment opportunities
• Relocation and immigration assistance for eligible applicants

An Attractive Regional Queensland Lifestyle
Enjoy the professional scope of a major referral hospital while benefiting from the space, convenience and relaxed pace of regional Queensland.
The region offers established schools, university facilities, shopping, dining, sporting amenities and welcoming communities. Housing is more attainable than in many capital cities, commutes are shorter, and spectacular beaches, islands and national parks are within easy reach.

This is an attractive destination for specialists and families seeking:

• A senior clinical career with genuine influence
• A relaxed and family-friendly lifestyle
• More attainable housing
• Shorter commuting times
• Access to beaches, islands and outdoor recreation
• Strong educational and community facilities
• Convenient air connections to a major capital city

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Establish and shape a new interventional cardiology service
• Work within newly developed, purpose-built cardiac facilities
• Influence cardiac care across an extensive regional referral network
• Combine procedural practice with leadership, teaching and service development
• Access a remuneration package valued at up to $564,939 per annum
• Enjoy an attractive regional Queensland lifestyle
• Receive specialist recruitment, registration, immigration and relocation support

Interested in Learning More?
Apply today with your current CV or contact Nicki Wade, Senior Recruitment Consultant, for a confidential discussion.

Phone: +61 401 010 048
Email: nickiw@ccjobs.com.au