Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified Cardiologist to join a growing regional cardiology service.

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Cardiology), and/or eligibility through an overseas-trained specialist pathway, is an essential criterion for this position.

This role suits a clinician who can practise independently, contribute to a broad general cardiology workload, and help shape contemporary services across both inpatient and outpatient care.

Mentoring opportunities are available for early career consultants, and experienced consultants are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants may bring a wide range of interests and procedural skills. Experience in one or more of the following is advantageous, but not essential:

• Coronary angiography and catheterisation
• Coronary intervention
• Transoesophageal echocardiography
• Cardiac implantable electronic device implantation
• CT coronary angiography
• Cardiac MRI

The position can be tailored to the successful applicant’s scope of practice and development goals, with opportunities to consolidate existing skills and expand practice over time.

The successful applicant will participate in the cardiology and acute care roster, including on-call responsibilities and weekend ward rounds as required.

You'll provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care for Tamworth and surrounding communities, with the option to deliver services through public outpatient clinics and/or private consulting rooms.

There are strong opportunities to develop a mixed public-private practice, supported by an established referral base.

You'll join a collegial team of four local cardiologists, alongside a broad specialist workforce at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

The service maintains close clinical links with tertiary Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery services in Newcastle, enabling shared care, streamlined referral pathways, and regular specialist-to-specialist collaboration.

Essential qualifications

1. Hold a primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Cardiology), and/or be eligible through an overseas-trained specialist pathway.
2. Demonstrate recent and comprehensive experience in Cardiology as evidence of being a medical expert.
3. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to support the education and development of other staff, including trainees.
4. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
5. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and work with a range of stakeholders across different settings.
6. Demonstrate leadership and management capability, including flexibility in a changing health system and experience in safety and quality improvement.
7. Demonstrate professionalism through ongoing professional development, peer review and participation in clinical governance activities.
8. Demonstrate advocacy for improving the health of individuals and the broader community.

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For role-related enquiries:

Dr Simon O'Connor
Staff Specialist Physician
Cardiorespiratory Department
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Simon.OConnor@health.nsw.gov.au

Cheryl Hayes
Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services
Rural and Regional Health Services
Ph: 02 6763 7416
cheryl.hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au

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