Clinical Unit Head - Cardiologist

Clinical Unit Head of Cardiology

· Key Leadership opportunity

· Live and work close to home

· Located several hours drive from Melbourne in Victoria

· Relocation & Accommodation support assistance available for successful applicant

Location:
•Only two hours from Melbourne in the beautiful and vibrant Region, the hospital and towns surrounds have plenty to offer. With a population of over 340,000, this region is best known for its picturesque surroundings, countless activities, art galleries, culinary delights, cultural experiences and overall lifestyle prospects.

•The city is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in.

•A regional city that offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.

Position Details

Position Title: Clinical Unit Head of Cardiology (0.8 - 1 FTE)
Classification: HM35 – HM42 (Year 3 Specialist – Executive Medical Specialist)
Salary per hour (exc. super): $143.43 - $177.94 per hour
Hours per fortnight: 56 – 76 hrs
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time (part time may be negotiated for successful applicant).
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination (3 does)

Role Description

An exciting Cardiology leadership opportunity exists for an experienced Cardiologist to join a leading regional health service in, Victoria. As the Clinical Unit Head, you will provide clinical and medical leadership for Cardiology services and will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager of Cardiology and other Clinical Unit Heads to provide leadership and management required to implement Health’s strategic vision and meet clinical service delivery requirements. The role reports operationally to the Clinical Director of Ambulatory & Critical Care and professionally to the CMO.

If you are a Cardiologist, looking for a change and a role that offers career development, high earning potential and work-life balance, this opportunity is worth your contemplation.

The Cardiology Team

The Cardiology department is responsible for patients in several departments including inpatient wards, emergency department, ICU/CCU in addition to Cath Lab, Diagnostic Cardiology and Cardiology outpatient Clinics. The Cardiology department is led by a Clinical Unit Head, supported by Deputy Clinical Unit Head/s and managed by a Business Manager and a Nurse Unit Manager. The department has its own bed card and also provides a consultative service to other specialties as requested. The team consists of Cardiologists, Deputy Clinical Unit Head/s, Cardiac Nurses, Cardiac Technologists and Cardiac Sonographers, Cardiology registrars, hospital medical officers (HMO) and interns. This position will be expected to participate in the on call roster as required.

Required skills and attributes

Fellowship with the RACP or equivalent degree enabling full unconditional registration with AHPRA. Fellow of applicable college training program with significant clinical experience working at a senior level. All Cardiology specialities will be considered. Experience in senior medical leadership within a cardiology service, budgetary knowledge, proven ability to develop and maintain effective service interactions required in the operation of a busy Cardiology service and understanding of funding implications.

This area Health

Our 724 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. This hospital offers:

· Flexible Working Arrangements

· Salary Packaging

· Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants

· Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)

· Staff health and wellbeing programs

· Access to recommended immunisations

· Smoke free environment

If successful for a position at this hospital, you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

The Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Diversity and Inclusion

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Selection Criteria

· Essential : MBBS FRACP or equivalent degree enabling full unconditional registration with AHPRA along with College Fellowship

· Essential : Evidence of on-going professional development to continually update personal medical knowledge and skills

· Essential : Thorough understanding of the relevant legislation pertaining to Medical Officers

· Essential : Experience in senior medical leadership within a cardiology service

· Essential : Ability to operate in an environment of change

· Essential : Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective service interactions required in the operation of a busy Cardiology service

· Essential : Demonstrable high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills

· Essential : Demonstrated leadership of and participation in quality improvement activities (including audits)

· Essential : Demonstrated ability to manage a budget and understand key budgetary issues related to service delivery

· Essential : Demonstrated experience in management of medical staff rostering and leave

To apply for this position, please send your CV to Lisa@memedical.com.au and I will contact you for a private discussion about the position.