AddressAbout the Role:
The Cardiology Department, in conjunction with the Department of Cardiac Surgery is the foremost centre for Paediatric Cardiology in Australasia and SE Asia. It enjoys a worldwide reputation for expertise and patient care and is committed to being a centre of excellence.
Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Paediatric Cardiology Consultant. The purpose of this position to provide sabbatical leave backfill, covering up to 4 outpatient clinics a week between June 2024 to June 2025 under the care of the Department of Cardiology.
You will be responsible for:
- Attendance at outpatient sessions as required.
- Appropriate clinical care of outpatients.
- Accurate and appropriate medical record keeping.
- Supervise and teach junior medical staff, nursing and technologists within the Department of Cardiology as agreed with the Director of Cardiology.
Your skills and experience:
- Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA
- Higher Specialist qualification (FRACP or equivalent) is essential to application for this position
- Demonstrated ability to work with and lead a multidisciplinary team
- High level clinical medical skills relevant to the field
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What we offer:
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Employee Assistance Program
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
You must attach certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For further information contact Manisha De Silva - Business Manager of Cardiology email: ***************@rch.org.au
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 27 May 2024
