About the Role
The Western Health Cardiology Department provides services targeted at the diagnosis, and interventional and treatment of patients who are affected by cardiovascular disease. Western Health Cardiology inpatient services and outpatient clinics are provided across Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals. We perform over 1000 PCIs per year and have a busy acute STEMI service linked with MICA and perform over 200 primary PCI per year.
Applications are sought for the Y.L Lim Training Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Western Health. The position commences on 1st February 2021 and will continue until 6th February 2022
Western Health Cardiology has a major focus on teaching, training and research affiliated with the University of Melbourne. Registrars and Fellows are expected to be actively engaged in research projects and teaching. The department is involved in a number of international multicentre randomised trials as well as independent investigator initiated research projects.
The Western Health Cardiology Unit is serviced by over 20 VMO Cardiologists, 2 Fellows, 4 Registrars and 4 HMOs. The Registrars comprise of 4 Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees.
The Fellowship was established in recognition of the significant contribution made by Professor Yean L. Lim AM to the development of Interventional Cardiology in Australia and particularly Melbourne's metropolitan west.
The position offered is a full time Fellowship for 12 month duration dedicated to procedural interventional cardiology training and research in the field of interventional cardiology. Trainees will be involved in all aspects of percutaneous coronary intervention including complex cases such as chronic total occlusions, rotablation, bifurcation lesions, multi-vessel intervention, and unprotected left main stenting. The interventional fellow will be encouraged to think critically and there is an emphasis on utilising intravascular imaging, and coronary physiology in decision-making.
The Interventional fellow will also have the opportunity to be involved in selected structural cases such as transcatheter septal ablation, and balloon aortic valvuloplasty as well as mechanical circulatory support devices for patients with cardiogenic shock.
Essential Criteria
Successful applicants will be eligible for training in percutaneous coronary interventions in accordance with CSANZ guidelines.
The Trainee will have completed core advanced FRACP training in Cardiology or its equivalent and have completed training in Diagnostic Catheterisation in accordance with CSANZ guidelines. Applicants must be eligible for appropriate registration with AHPRA.
Trainees will be required to make a significant contribution to the pre-procedure assessment and post-operative patient care. They will be responsible for managing appropriate work up of all patients likely to undergo PCI and manage cath lab scheduling to improve lab efficiency. They will be involved in the on call STEMI roster after hours and on weekend and attended rostered fortnightly interventional cardiology clinic. They will be responsible for assisting with regular audit of procedural outcomes and mortality and morbidity reviews. The Fellow will conduct an independent research project and be involved in ongoing research activities within the unit.
Candidates interested in obtaining a postgraduate degree through University of Melbourne can be facilitated.
How to Apply
All applicants must include a letter of recommendation (attach under Clinical Placement Report 1) regarding their suitability for interventional cardiology training from their current Director of Cath Lab or equivalent.
All applicants must ensure you attach your cover letter and CV at the time of submitting your online application.
Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded to three (3) Referees for completion. The completed form is to be returned via email to whmwu@wh.org.au as close as possible to the nominated closing date as this is a very important step in the shortlisting process.
About Us
Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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