Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Position DetailsReference Number 51003
Position Title Chief Cardiac Physiologist
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Location Austin Hospital
Department / Ward / Clinical Area Cardiology
Hours per Week 16.00
Position Summary

• Part time opportunity (16 hours p/w) for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist to progress their career with Austin Health
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave options
• Heidelberg location, with easy access to public transport with Heidelberg train station right outside our front door!

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne (Australia) and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.About the Cardiology DepartmentThe Cardiology Department provides an extensive range of cardiac services to inpatients and outpatients. These services include outpatient consultations, echocardiography, non-invasive testing (ECG, Holter monitoring), coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention for coronary and non-coronary applications (congenital and valvular), electrophysiological testing and ablation and device implantation (pacemaker, ICD).The department provides 24-hour echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation laboratory services for acute myocardial infarction. In-patients are managed predominantly in the 30-bed Cardiac and Thoracic Unit on Ward 5 East. The department has links to the University of Melbourne and a major involvement in teaching, training and research at under-graduate and post-graduate levels for both nursing and medical staff.About the roleA regular day will see you:

• Responsible for human resource requirements at a unit level including recruitment and selection, daily staffing, leave management, rostering and attendance management.
• Provide expert clinical knowledge and direction to ensure that clinical standards, policies and procedures promote a patient focused model of care
• Work collaboratively across the Cardiology Department and with other medical staff
• Perform clinical duties in the department
• Act as a role model for staff, setting and clearly communicating clinical and behavioural expectations
• Provide timely performance feedback, coaching and guidance when needed in accordance with the performance management policy.
• Provide staff with professional development opportunities for learning and education.
• Implement strategies to retain staff including positive recognition, and comprehensive orientation, building a cohesive team culture, coaching and mentoring and providing learning opportunities.
• Ensure a high level of work quality, develop, implement and monitor quality improvement activities within the department/ward, in accordance with Austin Health Policies as varied from time to time.

About youAs a fully accredited Cardiac Physiologist, to be successful in this role ideally you will bring with you:

• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac technology or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science, Applied Science or equivalent.
• Post graduate experience, possessing in depth knowledge in one or more specific branches of Cardiac Physiology
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team and service
• Demonstrated ability to lead a group in accordance with the values of the hospital and Cardiology Department
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including negotiation and influencing, creative problem solving and conflict resolution
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Our benefitsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Easy access to the hospital via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin HealthWe celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.Work with us!If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager via
Selection Criteria Essential: Essential Knowledge and skills: • A commitment to Austin Health values • Bachelor of Science, Applied Science or equivalent. • Post graduate experience and possessing in depth knowledge in one or more specific branches of Cardiac Physiology • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team an