Westmead Hospital
Fixed Term 1.0 FTE Cardiac Imaging Postgraduate Fellow
Department of Cardiology
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
APPLY HERE
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 JUNE 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Westmead within the Department of Cardiology.
Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months may be considered.
The position will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1 February 2027.
The successful applicant will be required to have completed Cardiology training (FRACP) at the time of commencement of the position, as well as being registered with AHPRA. He/ she will be involved with the performance and reporting of transthoracic, transoesophageal and stress echocardiograms. The individual will perform urgent echocardiograms and report these studies as required. He/ she will assist with performance of intraprocedural imaging for structural interventions. The candidate will also provide assistance with performance of CT coronary angiograms and cardiac MRI.
He/ she may be required to provide inpatient cover on the cardiology wards and also overnight shifts, as required. In this role there is the expectation that they will supervise JMOs, BPTs and Advanced Trainees in Cardiology. The successful candidate will be required to assist with patient screening, consenting for procedures and conduct of outpatient clinics.
Westmead Hospital Cardiology provides the full range of Cardiology services excluding cardiac transplantation. There are busy clinical, imaging, procedural and teaching commitments, as well as great opportunities for cardiovascular research.
The non-invasive cardiac imaging service provides diagnostic imaging with echocardiography, CTCA and cardiac MRI, and supports the busy interventional coronary and structural heart programs and ablation therapies for complex arrhythmias. There is a 24/7 Primary Angioplasty service.
Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award
Selection Criteria
1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.
2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty
3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
- Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
- Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
- Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
- Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
- commitment to self -care and personal development.
- Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
- Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
- Results and outcome focused
6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks
7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
APPLY HERE
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 JUNE 2026
CONTACT
Prof Robert Denniss
02 8890 6795
[email protected]
Prof Liza Thomas
02 8890 6795
[email protected]
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: [email protected]
