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 invited for the following Post Graduate Fellow positions for the 2027 clinical year, with possible extension.

• Electrophysiology Fellow and Clinical Research
• Imaging and Echocardiography
• Interventional Cardiology

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Positions are for a February 2027 commencement. To be  eligible to apply you must be PGY7+ by February 2027.
• Applications MUST include a cover letter,  specifically indicating which post graduate position you would like to be  considered for.

The Department of Cardiology has completed a state-of-the-art Heart Care Centre, incorporating Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery services in the Cardiac Care Unit and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory.

We have a well-established service with 18 consultant medical staff positions, four Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, and two Unaccredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees, in addition to Basic Physician Trainees and other Junior Medial Officers.  They work as part of a large multidisciplinary team including specialist nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac sonographers, administrative staff and the cardiac rehabilitation team. Patients accessing the services include adults of all ages, acuity, frailty and disability, who present for diagnosis and treatment of a range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.  Our Cardiology Team strives to deliver an exceptional and caring service for our patients, our community and each other.

The coronary care unit is a 28-bed unit.  The cardiology outpatient service provides over 5000 episodes of care annually with increasing demand each year. There is a close working relationship with our cardiothoracic surgical unit.

Electrophysiology Fellow and Clinical Research

With three Electrophysiologists plus two advanced pacing consultants, the successful candidate will gain experience in contemporary pacing strategies and advanced ablation techniques. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge cardiovascular research while gaining valuable clinical experience in EP in a tertiary hospital setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Cardiology Research Team, contributing to both clinical and translational research projects aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Imaging and Echocardiography

The successful candidate will undergo extensive training in echocardiography including transthoracic, transoesophageal, stress echocardiography, structural guidance echocardiography, contrast echocardiography and CTCA.

Interventional Cardiology

The Interventional Cardiology Service includes two dedicated cardiac catheter laboratories which undertake over 900 coronary interventional procedures (250 STEMIs) annually.  It provides a 24/7 service for primary PCI for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction for the region. A structural heart disease program developed with TAVI, PFO/ASD, TEER, LAAO performed.  We have a strong reliance on adjunct therapies such as IVUS, OCT, FFR, Shockwave and Rotablation

Key responsibilities

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

• Commitment to continuing professional development by attending relevant seminars and conferences to maintain up to date knowledge and practices and to maintain current college mandated requirements.
• Provide high-quality clinical care to cardiology patients, participate in on-call duties, and assist in training junior medical staff and students.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
• Participate in 1:8 overnight cardiology call.

Electrophysiology Fellow and Clinical Research

• Provide service for EP with three dedicated days in EP Cath Lab with two days in Research.
• Design, develop, and execute cardiology research projects, ensuring they meet the criteria for potential PhD submissions with successful funding applications.
• Prepare research protocols, ethics submissions, and grant applications, while conducting literature reviews to stay current with cardiology advancements.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret research data with a focus on accuracy and integrity, contributing to publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Present research findings at departmental meetings, national, and international conferences, while mentoring junior registrars and research students.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. Assist in managing research budgets and resources, while engaging in continuous professional development through relevant courses and workshops.

Imaging and Echocardiography

• Perform and report transoesophageal echocardiogram under supervision.
• Perform and report transthoracic echocardiogram under supervision.
• Perform and report stress echocardiogram under supervision.
• Perform and report TAVI CTs, CT coronary angiograms and calcium scores.
• Expected exposure - 500 transthoracic echocardiography reports, 100 transoesophageal echocardiography performance and reports, 300 stress echocardiography reports, 50 Definity contrast studies and 50 agitated saline studies.
• Partake in clinical research associated with echocardiography
• Contribute to divisional quality programs and safety, including morbidity and mortality conferences

Interventional Cardiology

• Participate in a wide range of interventional cardiology procedures, including but not limited to angioplasty, stent placement, and coronary interventions.  Assist with TAVI, PFO/ASD closures, LAAO, TEER and adjunct therapies such as IVUS, OCT, FFR, Shockwave and Rotablation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient assessment and optimal procedural outcomes.
• Participate in Primary PCI service with consultant supervision, including out of hours.
• Participate in Heart Teams and other multidisciplinary team meetings.

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

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have an Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Cardiology or an equivalent higher specialist qualification
• Have completed three years of advanced training in cardiology
• Must be PGY7+

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Electrophysiology Fellow and Clinical Research

• Experience with clinical trial coordination and data management.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) and research databases.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements for clinical research.

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. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision.
3. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, all aspects of clinical governance relevant to the specialty.
4. Excellent high-level communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment.
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.
6. Electrophysiology Fellow and Clinical Research
   • Demonstrated interest in electrophysiology, cardiology research and teaching, with prior experience in both clinical cardiology and cardiology research highly desirable.
7. Imaging and Echocardiography 
   • Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills
8. Interventional Cardiology
   • Extensive clinical experience in the practice of General Cardiology and Cardiac Intervention to manage the varied caseloads and case mix, and to practice evidence-based person-centred care, along with a demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of these skills.

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.