Fellow In Interventional Cardiology - Senior Registrar

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Cardiology is a well-established service with 14 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers.  They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff and the cardiac rehabilitation team. Patients accessing the services include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty and disability, who present for diagnosis and treatment of a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.  Our Cardiology Team strives to deliver an exceptional and caring service for our patients, our community and each other.

The coronary care unit is a 19-bed unit which has over 2000 admissions annually.  The cardiology outpatient service provides up to 4,500 episodes of care annually with increasing demand each year. There is a close working relationship with our cardiothoracic surgical unit.

The Interventional Cardiology Service includes two dedicated cardiac catheter laboratories which undertake over 950 coronary interventional procedures and over 1,800 angiography procedures annually.  It provides a 24/7 service for primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction for the region. A structural heart disease program has been developed with TAVI and PFO/ASD closures being performed.  We have a strong reliance on adjunct therapies such as IVUS, OCT, FFR, Shockwave and Rotablation.

Construction is underway for a new state-of-the-art Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) and three Interventional Cardiology Laboratories (ICL) as part of the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project due for commissioning in August 2024.  This will include two Interventional Suites and a dedicated Electrophysiology Lab.

DUTIES

Under limited direction of the Cardiology Unit Director and Director of Training you will perform:

1. Interventional Procedures:

·         Independently perform a wide range of Interventional Cardiology procedures, including but not limited to angioplasty, stent placement, and coronary interventions.  Assist with TAVI and PFO/ASD closures and adjunct therapies such as IVUS, OCT, FFR, Shockwave and Rotablation.

·         Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient assessment and optimal procedural outcomes.

·         Participate in Primary PCI service with consultant supervision, including out of hours on a rotational roster.

2. Clinical Care:

·         Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to cardiology patients, with a focus on interventional procedures and post-procedural management.

·         Participate in ward rounds, consultations, and contribute to the development of patient care plans.

·         Contribute to Advanced Trainee cardiology on-call service (1 in 14 shared roster at 26 days per year and 4 weekends a year).

3. Education and Training:

·         Mentor junior medical staff, residents, and medical students in Interventional Cardiology techniques and patient management.

·         Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on the latest advancements in Interventional Cardiology.

4. Research and Quality Improvement:

·         Actively participate in ongoing cardiology research projects, contributing to the generation of new knowledge and advancements in the field.

·         Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of care and patient safety.

5. Collaboration and Communication:

·         Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the cardiology department, other specialties, and allied health professionals.

·         Maintain open communication with patients and their families, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.

·         Commit to own ongoing professional development and actively contributes to professional memberships and networks.

·         Display honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

·         Apply effective communication skills by actively listening, providing relevant and timely information, and adapting your style to suit others.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

·         Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

·         Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification

• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

·         Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

·         Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

·         Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

·         Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

·         Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

·         Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

Additional Information:

·         Requirements for fractional on-call will be subject to clinical operational requirements and will be negotiated at the time of appointment on an individual basis.

• Approval for second job will need to be submitted annually. Commitment to second job must not impact on the agreed clinical duties of the specialist at Canberra Hospital.
• Adherence to agreed attendance hours including agreement to annual job planning for clinical operational requirements.

·         It is expected that approximately 80% of attendance time will be focused on substantive clinical service delivery role, and approximately 20% to non-clinical duties.

• Experience and proficient skills in all aspects of clinical cardiology is required including emergency, inpatient and ambulatory care.

·         It is expected that the successful applicant will have a track record as a successful member of a clinical team and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at all levels including medical, nursing and allied health professional staff.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience. 

1.        Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and a demonstrated interest in Cardiac Intervention with ability to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence‑based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.

2.       Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, all aspects of clinical governance relevant to the specialty.

3.       Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment.

4.      Demonstrated interest and experience in teaching and research.

5.       Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.