NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Cardiology (Interventional) - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to be part of the Department of Cardiology at Royal North Shore Hospital is available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 12
Hours Per Week: up to 12
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
Purpose of the Position
The position will involve providing comprehensive interventional cardiology services including diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention and primary PCI for acute coronary syndromes as well as provision of associated treatments. The position will involve being part of an on-call roster for primary PCI.
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
- PhD, MD or equivalent and a track record of academic research including publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing cardiovascular research.
- Advanced training in coronary intervention and proven experience in percutaneous coronary intervention for stable disease and acute coronary syndrome, use of adjunctive imaging modalities, use and interpretation of coronary physiological assessment and proven track record on a 24/7 interventional on-call roster as a consultant cardiologist.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the specific challenges and future opportunities in interventional cardiology for the local health district.
- Experience in the supervision of Advanced Trainees in cardiology within the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Professor Ravinay Bhindi on 0416 005 737 or email ravinay.bhindi@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 4 August 2025
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