Overview Department of Cardiothoracic Surgeon are looking for Staff Specialist to join their team. The purpose of this role is to provide clinical care to patients and manage, on a day-to-day basis, the associated multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of appropriate patient care in the cardiothoracic surgery unit, with a focus on thoracic surgery. This position will comprise 50% cardiac surgery and 50% thoracic aortic surgery. In addition, this role provides professional leadership within the cardiothoracic surgery as well as training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and technical expertise in cardiothoracic surgery.
Provide clinical and professional leadership in steering the future of cardiac and cardiac surgical services at a statewide level via the Statewide cardiac clinical networks.
Provide expertise in thoracic surgery, mitral valve repair surgery and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
Contribute to research activities and interdisciplinary model of care developments.
Lead and supervise junior medical staff and other health care team members.
About Metro South Health We are Metro South Health, the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim. We operate five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty and state-wide healthcare services. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence. We are dedicated to delivering care and making a difference in the community. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and encourage applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientations and family responsibilities.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are part of and proud of the community we serve. Join us at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
Role Details
This role reports to Director Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
This position fulfils accountabilities and responsibilities in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives.
As part of the role, provide expertise in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery, including related procedures.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
Employer Information
Occupational group: Health - Medical
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
We offer a rewarding career with opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, a safe and flexible work setting, and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
You can find out more about why it's great to work at Metro South here:
www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team.
Eligibility As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to superannuation up to 12.75%, salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.
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