Highly Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon Required for Canberra Hospital

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Canberra Health Services Full time
About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our team at Canberra Hospital. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role as Unit Director, providing high-level clinical leadership and ensuring that allocated resources are managed effectively to meet service delivery targets.

As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with the Canberra Health Services, you will be working collaboratively within the Division of Surgery leadership team and across CHS. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional healthcare to patients from the ACT and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality patient care as a VMO or Staff Specialist in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as Unit Director, leading the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service to achieve strategic priorities.
  • Collaborate with the Clinical Director of Surgery and the Division of Surgery leadership team to drive service excellence.
  • Ensure medical engagement with the service and efficiently manage medical staff recruitment, performance, roster, and leave arrangements.
  • Represent the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit both internally and externally at strategic and planning forums.
Requirements
  • Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
  • Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
  • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
  • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination policy.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package including:

  • A base salary ranging from $188,151 to $254,198 (pro rata for part-time) plus superannuation.
  • A Private Practice Scheme Allowance.
  • An Attraction and Retention Incentive.
  • An On-call allowance (17.4% of base salary + Private Practice Allowance).
  • A Medical Education Expense Allowance.
  • Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time).
  • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
How to Apply

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.



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