Paediatric Electrophysiologist

The Royal Children's Hospital VIC – Melbourne VIC
The RCH 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. This post will be a joint role as a Pediatric Electrophysiologist at Monash Health (0.6 EFT) and The Royal Children's Hospital (0.4 EFT).
You Will Be Responsible For: Delivering appropriate clinical care of outpatients and inpatients, predominantly within the electrophysiology specialty, including cardiac inherited diseases. It may, however, include general paediatric cardiology patients.Providing comprehensive management of proven and potential sudden death arrhythmic syndromes, including Long QT and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.Providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic management of syncope and pre-syncope. Risk Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death in Paediatric Cardiomyopathy.Providing comprehensive management of cardiac implanted electronic devices including resynchronization pacing devices. Diagnostic and therapeutic management of acute arrhythmias after cardiac surgery. Diagnostic and medical therapeutic management of in-patient and out-patient arrhythmias.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 AHPRAHigher Specialist qualification (FRACP or equivalent) is essential to application for this positionDemonstrated ability to work with and lead a multidisciplinary teamHigh level clinical medical skills relevant to the fieldIf this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What We Offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home payEmployee Assistance ProgramOther Requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedureApplication 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: ******
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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities.
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.
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