Description:
The Position
We're currently looking for Cardiology Registrars for a regional hospital in tropical Queensland.
Health Service
Cardiology Department
• The Cardiology Department at Mackay Base Hospital provides full ranges of interventional, non-interventional and pacing services for Mackay regional population of 190,000.
• Cardiac Catheterisation Suite is an equipped modern facility with IVUS, OCT and FFR. 900 angiograms, 350 PCIs and 100 PPM/ICD/CRT-D insertions were performed last 12 months.
• Cardiac Investigations Unit - equipped with 3 echo machines with 3D imaging capability. Approximately 2000 studies including transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echo are performed per year. Other services offered includes Holter's, Ambulatory BP Monitoring, Stress Testing and Event Recorders.
• Onsite CTCA and cardiac MRI services.
• 8-bed dedicated Cardiac Care Unit.
• Heart Failure/Titration Service.
• Weekly video-conference link to Townsville Hospital for complex case discussion.
• Short stay unit for low-risk chest pain admission.
• The Cardiology Department is staffed by 5 Cardiologists; 2 x Cardiology Advanced Trainees; 4 x Registrars/Principal House Officers; 4 x Junior House Officers and 3 x Interns.
• Cardiac Investigation Unit provide Echo, Stress Echo, TOE, PPM Interrogation, ESTs, Holter ECG services.
The Location
Mackay is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of over 190,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education, and health industries. Mackay provides relaxed and comfortable rural and coastal living opportunities, only an hour flight from Brisbane and a short distance to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The tropical climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches and a spectacular natural environment nearby. Families are well serviced by a choice of high quality schools and a wide range of sporting clubs with excellent facilities.
Essential Criteria
Doctors must either have AHPRA registration or be eligible to apply for registration via The Competent Authority Pathway.
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Will Macdonald by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.
This permanent position is suitable for a qualified overseas candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.