AddressClinical Unit Head of Cardiology
Are you a skilled cardiologist looking for a key leadership role close to home? Join us as the Clinical Unit Head of Cardiology in Bendigo, Victoria, where relocation and accommodation support are available for the successful applicant.
Location:
Only two hours from Melbourne in the beautiful and vibrant Loddon Mallee Region, Bendigo and 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.
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s most vibrant and fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in, offering excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a thriving regional city with endless lifestyle prospects. Join us in Bendigo and be part of our dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional cardiac care. Apply now and make a difference!
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 Bendigo, 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 Bendigo 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, a busy emergency department (65,000+ attendances pa), ICU/CCU in addition to Cath Lab, Diagnostic Cardiology and Cardiology outpatient Clinics. Interventional Cardiology is supported by diagnostics, electrophysiology studies and implantation services. We are currently the only Victorian service northwest of the great diving range that offers a 24/7 STEMI service with a functional helipad. In 2023 Bendigo Health had >100 helipad arrivals, where approx. >70% of these arrivals required primary PCI.
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, Cardiac Sonographers, Accredited & Unaccredited 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.
Bendigo 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. Bendigo Health offer:
- 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 Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health 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.
