**REQ520104**
**Staff Specialist in Cardiology**
**Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley NSW**
**Permanent part time 0.75 FTE**
**Join Our Cardiology Team at Maitland Hospital**
**Are you a skilled Cardiologist with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care? We're seeking an experienced Cardiologist with a subspecialty in Electrophysiology and Pacing to join our dynamic team.**
This role will primarily support the cardiology program at Maitland Hospital and is networked with the Cardiology Unit at John Hunter Hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across both sites.
**Why Work at Maitland Hospital?**
Maitland Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art facility known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation in medical practice.
As part of the Hunter New England Health Network, Maitland Hospital offers a collaborative and supportive environment, access to cutting-edge technology, and opportunities for professional development and research.
You'll work alongside a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the community.
**Why Live in the Maitland Area?**
Maitland is a vibrant and growing region that combines the best of city and country living. Located just 30 minutes from Newcastle and a short drive to the Hunter Valley, you'll have access to stunning natural landscapes, world-class wineries, and a rich cultural scene. With excellent schools, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, Maitland is the perfect place to achieve a healthy work-life balance and enjoy a high quality of life.
Find out more about the Maitland, the surrounding Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions.
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Provide Expert Clinical Care**:Manage and treat patients with a variety of cardiac conditions, including acute and chronic coronary disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and hypertension. Use your expertise in pacing and electrophysiology to enhance our cardiology services, providing care to inpatients and outpatients at both Maitland and John Hunter hospitals. You'll also contribute to after-hours on-call rosters, with primary involvement in the cardiology on-call roster at Maitland Hospital, including daily ward rounds and consults during on-call weeks.
- **Collaborate Across Facilities**:With a focus on clinics and consultations at Maitland Hospital you will work closely with Cardiologist across Maitland, John Hunter Hospital and the district as well as an experienced multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Expertise: Conduct and interpret a range of diagnostic procedures, including exercise stress testing, transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, and electrophysiology studies, providing pacing services as required.
- **Lead and Educate**: Educate and supervise medical students and junior doctors, participating in the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- **Quality Improvement**:Actively participate in risk management, safety, and quality programs. Contribute to systematic improvements in clinical practices and processes.
- **Efficient Clinical Documentation**: Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clinical records, reflecting all clinical decisions and updates to the management plan.
- **Continuity of Care**: Facilitate smooth discharge planning to ensure optimal continuity of care and positive health outcomes for patients.
- **Clinical Leadership**: Provide expert advice in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of cardiology services, ensuring they align with current professional standards and safety guidelines.
**Essential Qualifications**
- **Medical Registration**: Primary specialist Cardiology medical registration with AHPRA.
- **Specialist Qualification**: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Cardiology, with subspecialty training in Electrophysiology and Pacing.
- **Clinical Expertise**:Demonstrated recent comprehensive experience in cardiology, specifically in electrophysiology and pacing.
**What We Offer**:
- **Career Growth**: Expand your career and skills with Hunter New England Local Health District.
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- **Access to benefits**: including salary packaging, fitness passport, novated leasing, Employee Assistance program Read More
- **Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team** to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including **Senior Medical Settlement Concierge** to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community - ask us for more details.
**This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of cardiology services in the region while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle in a welcoming community. If you're ready to advance your career in a collaborative and supportive environm