Consultant - Cardiology (Interventional) - Launceston

Head Medical; Launceston; On-site; AUD 527,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist to join a well-established team at Launceston General Hospital in Tasmania. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $527,000 AUD, with a focus on delivering advanced cardiology services in a supportive and innovative environment. Enjoy a great work-life balance in a vibrant city known for its outdoor lifestyle and strong community.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Support for relocation

Opportunity for private sector work

Qualifications

• Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in high-level cardiology services.
• Proven ability in clinical governance and service development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist cardiology services including interventions.
• Contribute to the development of the Northern Heart Centre.
• Engage in teaching of advanced trainees and junior doctors.
• Participate in quality improvement and research.

Skills

Complex coronary interventions

Structural heart procedures

Teaching advanced trainees

Clinical governance

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)

Equivalent overseas specialist qualifications

Job description

Shape the Future of Cardiac Care in Tasmania - Join a High-Performing Cardiology Team!

Lead clinical innovation, enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, and make a real impact in Northern Tasmania.

• Provide evidence-based care in one of Australia's busiest cath labs
• Be part of a growing department with major infrastructure investment
• Enjoy an outstanding work-life balance in a vibrant, friendly regional city
• Salary Package up to $527,000 AUD ( depending on experience)

The Role

Head Medical are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist to join the well-established and expanding team at Launceston General Hospital. The department services a catchment of over 250,000 people across Northern Tasmania and offers 24/7 cardiac care. You'll be joining a team of 7 Cardiologists, backed by experienced nursing and medical staff, in a supportive environment where evidence-based practice and team culture are highly valued. The Cardiology Department is one of the busiest in the country, performing over 2,000 procedures annually, and more than 500 coronary angioplasties

As part of this dynamic team, you will:

• Deliver specialist cardiology services, including complex coronary interventions and structural heart procedures
• Contribute to the development of the Northern Heart Centre, a major new facility with two state-of-the-art catheterisation labs
• Engage in teaching of advanced trainees and junior doctors (three registrars currently on rotation)
• Participate in quality improvement, disaster planning, and optional research
• Have the opportunity to work in the private sector at Calvary St Vincent's fully equipped cath lab

Requirements

You must be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA and hold:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General and/or Cardiology, OR
• Equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (e.g. CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABIM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ)
• Experience providing high-level cardiology services in a tertiary or regional referral setting
• Proven ability to contribute to clinical governance, teaching, and service development

The Location

A beautiful and welcoming city, Launceston offers a rare combination of lifestyle and career:

• Affordable housing, easy commutes, and excellent schools
• Fantastic café scene and access to world-class food and wine
• Outdoor adventures on your doorstep - from beaches to bike trails and mountain hikes
• Family-friendly with a strong sense of community

Whether you're looking to advance your career, lead in service design, or simply enjoy a better work-life balance, this role offers it all.

Find out more about Launceston here

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We're the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we've helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it's important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we'll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we'll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Sharon today.

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