WNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Cardiologist - Pacemaker Device Implantation - Orange. Apply via eCredential
- 📁
- Specialist
- 📅
- REQ574080 Requisition #
- 📅
- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Fee for Service
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: VMO Fee for Service Determination
Hours Per Week: As per roster
Location: Orange NSW
Applications Close: 2 July 2025 - 11.59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement
About the opportunity
Orange Hospital Cardiology Service is a collaborative alliance of clinicians, providing outreach services to Bathurst, Parkes, Forbes and Cowra.
Provide contemporary, expert cardiology services that contribute to optimal patient care and outcomes and provide support and training for junior medical staff and other clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
The position is based in Orange Health Service (OHS). The appointment is on a VMO fee for service model. The role is based in OHS and aims to provide support to the pacemaker implantation service roster, to cover annual and conference leave and to supplement the pacing and defibrillator cardiology service.
The position will support the newly commenced pacing and defibrillator service for management of patients across the WNSWLD and must meet CSANZ guidelines for training and maintenance of standards to provide this service in a rural setting.
The quantum of service is approximately 24 cardiac catheter lab days per annum, which is not sufficient to meet CSANZ requirements for maintenance of skills in device implantation, so the successful applicant must have an additional appointment or appointments, sufficient to generate additional case load to satisfy CSANZ criteria.
What we can offer you
· Country living with a meaningful career path
· Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
· Paid leave entitlements
· Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
· Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
· Professional growth and accelerated career progression
You will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
Well-known for its beautiful parks, manicured and exquisite gardens and historic streetscapes, the things that make Orange a popular tourist destination also make it the perfect city to bring up a family.
With regular seasonal food, wine and arts festivals, there is always something to do and see in our welcoming city.
Considered an arts and culture hub, Orange has a true love of cultural, theatrical and musical events. Attracting local, national and international artists, you’ll also enjoy world-class performance facilities to indulge your artistic and cultural passions.
Where to begin? From the stunning vistas atop Mt. Canobolas to the beauty of the Gosling Creek Reserve, Orange simply abounds in accessible natural beauty. Orange is also blessed with a multitude of beautiful parks and gardens and during autumn, you’ll see how it came by its name – the Colour City!
In addition to being the home of FOOD Week – one of Australia’s premier gastronomic festivals, Orange offers culinary and wine delights year round. Orange is now recognised as one of Australia’s premier wine growing regions and enjoys an abundance of gourmet restaurants and tantalising cafes.
In Orange you can simply enjoy life without the challenges of metropolitan living.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Current medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australian and Fellow of the RACP and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973 criteria for training and maintenance of standards as an Interventional Cardiologist.
2. A completed fellowship in Electrophysiology or Cardiac Devices and proven experience in high volume implantation (conduction system, cardiac resynchronization, defibrillator, subcuraneous and leadless device experience highly desirable), postoperative management and ongoing clinical review of device programming and trouble shooting. Experience in the supervision of a Defribillator and Pacemaker Clinics.
3. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the delivery of Cardiology care in a rural setting, and availability to participate in hospital service of LHD on-call roster as required.
5. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
6. Demonstrated continuing education, research and quality improvement, including a demonstrated track record of published research, and an ongoing commitment to teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
7. Proven ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisplinary team using information technology, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Ruth Arnold via email ruth@coldhearts.com.au.
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
