Bayside Healthis a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.We are offering a one-year Fellowship in Heart Failure at a state-wide quaternary referral centre. Fellows will be trained in the pathophysiology and treatment of heart failure, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. The individual will be expected to lead a research or quality improvement project during the year.ResponsibilitiesReceive comprehensive training in the management of heart failure patients, including outpatient and inpatient care.Participate in super‐specialist clinics for inherited, inflammatory and infiltrative cardiomyopathies.Learn to manage drug‐refractory heart failure patients and select candidates for advanced adjuncts such as resynchronisation therapy, mitral and tricuspid valve intervention, and complex ablation.Gain experience in intensive‐care management, inotrope therapy, and initiation, optimisation, and weaning of temporary mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, Impella).Develop skills in candidate selection for heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, including post‐operative and long‐term care of transplant patients.Become independent in performing pulmonary artery catheterisation and endomyocardial biopsies.Have opportunities to join the advanced cardiac imaging or complex pacing team for additional training.Aim to become a fully independent Heart Failure Consultant capable of working in a secondary care setting.QualificationsCompleted at least three years of Advanced Training in Clinical Cardiology in Australia or New Zealand and have completed FRACP Part 2.Hold current medical registration with AHPRA.Must be able to commit to a one‐year fellowship and lead a research or quality improvement project.Prior to application, please contact A/Prof Hitesh Patel (h.patel@alfred.org.au) or Dr Caitlin Cheshire (c.cheshire@alfred.org.au) for further information.Applications are reviewed as they are received. The department may finalize an appointment prior to the closing date, therefore lodge your application as soon as possible.Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd of April 2026We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.#J-18808-Ljbffr