Cardiology Allied Health Manager

Are you a Clinical Professional seeking the next step in a rewarding career?
We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiology Allied Health Manager to join the Cardiology Team in Canberra, ACT.

Join this value driven organisation to provide strong leadership, guidance & support.

Position Overview:
Currently seeking a Cardiology Manager for the Department of Cardiology based in Canberra. The Department of Cardiology is well-established with 12 consultant medical staff and 4 Advanced Trainees and 2 Unaccredited Advanced Trainees in Cardiology.
The coronary care unit is a 19-bed unit which has over 2000 admissions annually. The cardiology outpatient service provides up to 4,500 episodes of care annually with increasing demand each year. There is a close working relationship with our cardiothoracic surgical unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management of the Cardiac Sonography workforce including facilitating performance management, achieving key performance indicators and service delivery targets, rostering, recruitment, training, and continuing education that promotes a safe and positive workplace culture.

• Lead, manage and supervise the Cardiac Sonographer workforce including:

a. Supervision of current sonographers, providing a focus on education, research, and service development.
b. Hands-on clinical scanning as needed dependent on service demands and staffing levels.
c. Design, implementation, and evaluation, including supervision and training of trainee sonographer program.

• Manage Cardiology equipment acquisition, maintenance, and replacement, involving tenders and contracts, budget applications, expenditure reports and inventory management, specific to Cardiac Sonography service delivery.
• Provide advice to the Unit Director about cardiac sonography workforce, equipment, budget, and service delivery, identifying interdependencies, problems, and solutions, to achieve the best possible clinical, operational, and financial outcomes for the department.

• Exercise independent judgement to oversee and participate in the performance of procedures in Cardiac Sonography modality, including training and development of staff while observing departmental and local protocols.

• Maintain a high standard of clinical practice and professional leadership by participating in ongoing professional and organisational education and training, quality assurance, and research.

• Be responsible for the quality, safety, and accreditation requirements of the cardiac sonography unit, including responsibility for Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation scheme (DIAS) and LSPN management.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science, Applied Science or equivalent.
• Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Ultrasound or equivalent (including current ASAR registration).
• Applicants must have a minimum of >5 years post-qualification experience in the field of echocardiography.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

Benefits:

• $142,000 - $160,000 per Year
• Salary Packaging
• Relocation we help you get to the Capital of Australia !
• Discounted gym membership

• Great work life balance
• Doctors onsite daily collaborate with professionals.
• Dynamic supportive team
• Community spirit join the team in Canberra !

Location:
Australia s capital was once the beige home of politicians, bureaucrats and not much else, but today Canberra is the capital of cool, boasting hip hotels, a thriving dining scene and some of the greatest galleries and museums in the country.
Canberra is less than two hours flying from east coast cities such as Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Despite its smaller size compared to other Australian cities, Canberra offers a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, galleries, festivals, and events.
It also provides easy access to outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, cycling, and water sports, due to its proximity to national parks and lakes.
Moving to Canberra can provide a combination of professional opportunities, quality of life, and access to various amenities and activities, making it an appealing choice for many individuals.

How to Apply:
Please contact Cathy Dai onor email to discuss further.