Job Description
Consultant/Specialist Interventional Cardiologist
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Consultant/Specialist Interventional Cardiologist
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Tropical Coastal Queensland | Permanent Full-Time | Exceptional Career & Lifestyle – Excellent salary package up to $550k plus – MUST HAVE FRACP
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Join one of regional Australia's most progressive cardiac services.
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An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Interventional Cardiologist to become part of a up-to-date, expanding cardiac service delivering comprehensive specialist care to a population of approximately 190,000. Working alongside an experienced and collaborative team of five Cardiologists (four Interventional and one Non-Interventional), you'll enjoy a diverse clinical practice with access to contemporary technology, an accredited teaching environment and a genuine work-life balance.
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Enjoy an Incredible Lifestyle
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Outside of work you'll enjoy one of Australia's most desirable coastal regions, offering:
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Warm tropical climate all year
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Beautiful beaches and waterfront living
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The Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep
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Sailing, fishing, diving and boating
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National parks and rainforest adventures
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Excellent public and private schools
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Affordable housing compared with metropolitan centres
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Short commute times and genuine work-life balance
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Direct flights to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
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Why join this Cardiology Service?
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This is a busy regional referral centre providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac services, supported by excellent infrastructure and strong tertiary partnerships.
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Comprehensive Interventional Cardiology
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You'll have access to a fully equipped Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory featuring:
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Modern catheterisation suite with IVUS, OCT and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
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24/7 Primary PCI service
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Coronary angiography and coronary intervention
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Permanent pacemaker implantation
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Dedicated 8-bed Coronary Care Unit
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Advanced Cardiac Imaging
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The department offers an extensive range of non-invasive imaging including:
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Transthoracic Echocardiography
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3D Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE)
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Stress Echocardiography
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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
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CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA)
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On-site Cardiac MRI
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Additional services include Holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, exercise stress testing and cardiac event recorders.
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Strong Multidisciplinary Support
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The service benefits from:
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Weekly Heart Team meetings with cardiothoracic surgeons
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Established Heart Failure and Medication Titration Service
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Dedicated Chest Pain Short Stay Unit
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Close collaboration with tertiary cardiac centres
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Regular education through statewide ECG and Echocardiography forums
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Teaching & Leadership
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This is an excellent opportunity for cardiologists who enjoy teaching and mentoring. The department is RACP accredited for Advanced Cardiology Training and currently supports:
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Advanced Trainees
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Principal House Officers
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Junior Medical Officers
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Interns
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You'll play an important role in:
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Clinical supervision and mentoring
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Registrar and medical student education
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Quality improvement initiatives
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Clinical governance
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Research and service development
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Patient safety and audit activities
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About You
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We welcome applications from Cardiologists who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while contributing to teaching and the ongoing development of cardiac services.
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To be considered for MUST HAVE -
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FRACP Interventional Cardiologists
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What You'll Receive
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Permanent full-time consultant appointment
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Competitive specialist remuneration package
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Relocation assistance
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Professional development support
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Modern cardiac facilities and technology
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Collegiate, supportive multidisciplinary team
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Excellent career progression opportunities
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Outstanding coastal lifestyle
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