Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
About the Department
Home, Acute and Community (HAC) is a clinical program across Alfred Health based at Caulfield Hospital, playing an integral role within Victoria’s health care system, supporting people to maximise their independence and functioning and minimising long-term healthcare needs. HAC oversees a diverse group of services promoting effective seamless care, from acute care back into the community. These services are provided in hospital, community based settings and in peoples homes.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit
The CRU provides programs of education and/or supervised exercise for clients with coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, other cardiac conditions or those who require risk factor modification. Clients attend two mornings per week for a six week program, or longer, depending upon their diagnosis and need.
About the Role
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Cardiology - Rehabilitation Medicine (Fractional) at Alfred Health to work 7 hours per week, to provide service in Cardiology within the Rehabilitation unit.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:
- Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice
- Fellow of the relevant college
- Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Cardiology, General Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine
- Meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Cardiology, General Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine
- Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills
- Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
- Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge
- Access to a range of professional development activities
- Focus on employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness activities
- Access to salary packaging
- Discounted health insurance
Enquiries
- Dr Brian Anthonisz, Director of Rehabilitation Medicine via email: [email protected]
- Robyn Sheppard (NUM) PH: 9076 6227 or email: [email protected]
- Mary-Anne Beer (Clinical Nurse Specialist) PH: 9076 6227 or email: [email protected]
Applications close: Wednesday, 14th August 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au