Fellow (Echocardiology)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Fellow (Echocardiology) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Provide appropriate evidenced based clinical care in the specialty of cardiology and echocardiography for both inpatients and outpatients
Provide support for rapid cardiology clinic
Perform and report transoesophageal echocardiogram under supervision
Perform and report transthoracic echocardiogram under supervision
Supervise the day to day running of the stress echocardiogram service and report stress echocardiogram (Exercise and Dobutamine under supervision)

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:
AHPRA Registration
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or recognised equivalent qualification
Eligibility for registration in Australia as a specialist in Cardiology
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or successful completion of 2 years of Advanced Training in Cardiology with the RACP
Competency and recognised training in Cardiology and Cardiac catheterisation including successful completion of an Advanced training in Cardiology at a recognised centre
Familiarity in acute coronary intervention and participation in an established primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention program
Training and experience in cardiac catheterisation as per Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand guidelines
Completion of the IELTS examination and achieving a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (for overseas applicants)
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Temporary full time (up to 12 months)
Base salary ranging from $165 257 - $182 106 per annum

About Us

The Cardiac Services at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service includes a 20 bed cardiology ward, 6 bed Cardiac Care Unit and 3 Cardiac Catheter Suites with one being an Electrophysiology Laboratory and the other 2 being Coronary and Structural Laboratories.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC639076