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The Cardiology Service at Ipswich hospital provides advanced Cardiology care and cardiac diagnostics to patients within West Moreton Health. The service has a designated Clinical Services Capability Framework Level 4 Coronary Care Unit and Cardiology Unit, Level 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Service and a Level 3 Cardiac Diagnostic Unit. The Cardiology Service works cohesively across the specialities within the Division of Medicine.
• Permanent Part Time Opportunity!
About the role
Working with the Clinical Director of Medicine, the Director of Cardiology leads and manages the Cardiology Service, enabling high quality, contemporary services integrated within Ipswich Hospital, West Moreton Health, Liaison and co-ordination with other clinical departments, private partners and state-wide networks is critical, as is the development of Cardiology models of care appropriate for inpatient, outpatient, outreach and telehealth services within a multidisciplinary team environment.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Experience in leading and managing a Cardiology Service.
- Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including leading initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk management. service evaluation and strategic service delivery planning.
- Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills extending across the range of Cardiology disciplines, with an ability to deliver quality specialty care to patients in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care. transfer and discharge of patients.
- Contribute to the establishment and fostering of relationships within the Cardiology Service and across the medical specialties of the Division of Medicine, between the Department and other Hospital and Health Service departments and services to ensure the continuum of care for the patient.
- Applied sound business management skills to plan and control the financial function of the service.
- Enables collaboration and enhances connectivity in the provision of a Cardiology Service within a multi disciplinary team by demonstrating effective communication and promoting understanding, respect and trust between different groups and professions
Mandatory Requirements:
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.