Staff Specialist Cardiology

About the role

The Cardiology Service at Ipswich hospital provides advanced Cardiology care and cardiac diagnostics including contemporary transthoracic echo, transoesophageal echo, stress echo, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, Holter monitoring and exercise stress tests. An onsite cardiac catheterisation lab provides inpatient and outpatient angiography and intervention. Outpatient heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation services are supported by specialist nurses integrating inpatient and outpatient care. In addition to a thriving general cardiology outpatients offering, the WMHHS Better cardiac Care service supports outreach clinics in Boonah, Gatton and Esk and coordinates care for vulnerable patients. Our tertiary partners at the Princess Alexandra Hospital support with complex procedures, electrophysiology services and cardiothoracic surgery.  

The Service is accredited for training of registrars with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and for training two Advanced Trainees in Cardiology.

Cardiologists form all subspecialties are encouraged to apply, however expansion of interventional and electrophysiology services is a priority.

About you

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

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Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.