We are currently looking for multiple Senior Cardiac Physiologists (Health Practitioner Level 4) to join the dynamic team at Canberra Hospital for a 12-month contract with possible extension.

This position requires a high level of subject matter expertise and the ability to work autonomously to provide complex and critical EPS service delivery.  The role includes the development and provision of education and training for staff and students and requires participation in and contribution to continual professional development of the Cardiac physiology group.   

Under broad direction from the Allied health manager physiologist/cardiac sonographer, you will provide a key role in the day-to-day management of the EPS clinical service.  You will:

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise to perform cardiac electrophysiological testing within the Cardiology unit.
• Independently complete comprehensive reports by considering all clinical outcome and adhering to current guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
• Support the senior cardiac physiologist by helping to manage the day-to-day operation and organisation of the EPS services of the Cardiology Department, ensuring patient-centred care, efficient service delivery, and equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• Plan and provide comprehensive education frameworks for training and mentoring existing and new staff including student Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiology Advanced Trainees and other visiting health professional students. Attend and participate in departmental seminars and maintain ongoing professional development.
• Perform research/quality improvement and change management projects that have a positive impact on patient outcomes, including maintaining clinical standards, policies and protocols for electrophysiology.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Health Service:

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

The cardiology department at Canberra Hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services to the ACT and surrounding region. The coronary care unit manages approximately 2,000 acute admissions annually. The department also provides approximately 7,000 occasions of service per year to outpatients, including medical clinics, nursing clinics and cardiac diagnostic investigations and therapeutic interventions (including electrophysiology and cardiac CT). The department provides a 24/7 service for primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction for the region.

The department is supported by dedicated heart function and pulmonary hypertension clinics designed to provide ready access to phone advice, education on self-management, avoid recurrent presentations and to assist with reducing length of hospitalisation by early bridging to outpatient care. Planning is underway for state-of-the-art expanded acute cardiac care unit and cardiac catheterisation laboratories in the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project (scheduled for completion in 2024). 

The Location:

Centred within the cultural hub of Australia, Canberra is based in the Australian Capital Territory and is the perfect place to build a new life or raise a family. Canberra hosts an array of sport and recreational activities, with accessible outdoor and natural spaces all within a smaller city filled with leaders, educators. Canberra is also a great access point to exploring the rest of Australia, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne just a short flight away.

Essential Criteria:

Mandatory:

• Bachelor of Science/Applied Science, or equivalent
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accredited (Device management and or EP exam) or equivalent and/or graduate diploma of cardiac electrophysiology (CEPIA)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience and knowledge of all areas of non-invasive and invasive Cardiology
• Must be able to practise independently in catheter laboratory in both electrophysiology and all cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMD)
• Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act.
• Current driver’s licence.
• The successful applicant will need to be available for after-hours on-call work.
• Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Desirable:

• IBHRE (Device management)
• At least 1-year experience with the Bard EP system
• Be eligible for memberships with Professionals in Cardiac Science Australia (PiCSA)
• Be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Council for Clinical Physiologists (ACCP).

The Package:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval.

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To Apply:

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.