Fellow - Cardiology Pacing - 2025

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

This is one year part time fellowship in Cardiac Pacing (2x 0.5 FTE or 1x 1.0 FTE). There are up to two positions available. For an exceptional candidate we would consider making it a full time fellowship.

This exciting position offers training in all aspects of pacing (bradycardia, cardiac resynchronisation, defibrillator, subcutaneous defibrillator, leadless and conduction system). The individual will be expected to lead research and quality improvement in their year at the Alfred. It is expected that the candidate achieve international accreditation in CRM device programming by the end of the year (CCDS, EHRA or HRUK). The candidate will also be responsible in preparing patients for device implant, teaching advanced trainees on the wards and participating in the outpatient clinic. There will be an expectation of supporting an Alfred affiliated regional clinic every fortnight.

Applicants must have completed at least three years of Advanced Training in Clinical Cardiology and have completed their FRACP (Part 2) or a recognized equivalent. Candidates will need AHPRA registration.

Prior to application and for further information, please contact A/Prof Justin Mariani via email – j.mariani@alfred.org.au or Dr Hitesh Patel via email – h.patel@alfred.org.au

Candidates are advised that applications are reviewed as they are received and the department and hospital may finalise an appointment prior to the closing if appropriate, therefore, please lodge your application as soon as possible. 

Applications Close: 5th August 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au