Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Applications are sought for an Advanced Trainee in cardiology at Canberra Hospital commencing February 2026. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by February 2026

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Recruitment for this position(s) will be undertaken through the NSW/ACT Training Network joint selection process.
• Applications for this position MUST be submitted online to BOTH the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (www.pmcv.com.au) and ACT Health career website (www.health.act.gov.au/careers)
• Candidates without clinical examination who wish to apply for this position must register for pAT (pre–Advanced Training) with RACP (www.racp.edu.au)

The Department of Cardiology is well-established with 11 consultant medical staff and three Advanced Trainees in Cardiology. There are two cardiac catheter laboratories which undertake a total of 700 coronary interventional procedures annually. The unit provides a 24/7 service for primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction for the region. The coronary care unit is a 15-bed unit with an additional three short stay beds for the chest pain evaluation unit (CPEU). The coronary care unit has 2000 acute and elective admissions and the CPEU 1000 patient assessments annually. The cardiology outpatient service provides up to 4500 episodes of care annually with increasing demand each year. There is a close working relationship with our busy cardiothoracic surgical unit. Clinical cardiac electrophysiology services commenced in April 2019 with complex ablation procedures, an arrhythmia clinic, cardiac device clinics. Cardiac CT program commenced in 2017 in collaboration with the Department of Radiology. The department is supported by dedicated heart function and pulmonary hypertension clinics designed to provide ready access to phone advice, education on self-management, avoid recurrent presentations and to assist with reducing length of hospitalisation by early bridging to outpatient care or closer to home care program.

As the Cardiology Registrar you will provide effective supervised day to day clinical management of both ambulatory and admitted patients, whist fulfilling the RACP requirements for Cardiology training and completing the assessments required at the carious stages of training as per the Advanced Training in Cardiology – Adult Medicine training program curriculum. All the new training requirements from 2022 will be accommodated within Canberra Health Services.

The successful candidate will undergo extensive training in clinical cardiology which includes management of patients in coronary care and chest pain evaluation unit, emergency department day unit and general cardiology ward. Outpatient cardiology clinics including heard function clinic, pulmonary hypertension, cardio obstetrics, general cardiology consultation and preadmission clinic. The candidate will also undergo training in invasive cardiology as well as non-invasive cardiology with basic and advanced echocardiography, stress testing, EP, device implantation as well as Cardiac CT.

The candidate will be required to participate in the afterhours on call cardiology roster 1:4 whilst in the Canberra Hospital. There is a rotational component to this position to North Canberra Hospital for a period of three months.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of the CHS, under the supervision and direction of Cardiologists and Consultant Physicians. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of acute presentations, inpatient care, diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, consultations and attending and actively participating in clinical handover.
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students.
• Participate in the afterhours on call roster for cardiology as rostered.
• Contribute to clinical audit, departmental morbidity and mortality conference and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the policies of the Health Directorate
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
• Professional with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills while adhering to Canberra Health Services confidentiality policies and procedures
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and provide support to junior medical staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• FRACP Written and Clinical Exam (candidates without clinical exams in 2020 are eligible).
• Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
• Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certificate.
• To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by February 2026, prior to the commencement of the role.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering for Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Proven significant clinical experience in clinical internal medicine with a large health environment.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including formal education and self-directed learning.
3. Possess the professional and personal qualities required to develop into a skilled physician, including sound written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment and conduct effective clinical handover.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.