Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Cardiology Unaccredited Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29942
Northern Beaches Hospital has a strong commitment to vocational training and career support.
This position offers an opportunity for one year of training in a contemporary setting supported by the latest equipment at a state-of-the-art Level 5 facility.
Training includes echocardiography (TTE, TSE, TOE), advanced cardiac imaging (CTCA, CMR), invasive procedures (temporary pacing wires, pericardiocentesis, angiography, devices) and outpatient clinics. A dedicated consultant-led teaching program will ensure that the successful candidate will develop a broad range of skills in clinical Cardiology.
The role will involve supervision of junior cardiac trainees and JMOs and oversee the daily clinical management of our Coronary Care Unit.
There is an expectation that this position will contribute to the after-hours rosters.
The successful candidate will be expected to admit patients from the emergency department to the Coronary Care Unit and participate in management plans as deemed appropriate by the admitting Cardiologist.
The Trainee will be supervised by senior medical staff to ensure their responsibilities are commensurate with their clinical experience. The Clinical Director or their delegate will conduct the mid-term and end-of-term assessments and provide feedback where appropriate
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT THE NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW
Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs, extensive digital imaging / diagnostic facilities, medical centre collocated with ED, state of the art education and interactive SIM centre and a Helipad for Emergency Transport.
The Northern Beaches Hospital provides a high standard of education and training, with dedicated supervisors, teachers and a JMO Unit that supports all activities related to rostering, training, education and welfare of junior doctors.
On level 4 of the 9-storey hospital is the Education Centre where doctors can access a range of facilities. These include the latest technology for teaching, simulation and presentations, plus various meeting rooms and conference areas.
There is capability to stream education sessions to/from other facilities, as well as within the hospital for the simulation rooms and theatres.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
- Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services
- Adept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Adept verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences
- Adept ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment
- Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of intensive care medicine
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tayia Yeates on Tayia.Yeates@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
