Unaccredited Trainee - Cardiology (2026 Clinical Year)

Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs and four procedure rooms and a state of the art education and interactive SIM centre.

This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative clinical community with access to some of the most modern facilities and equipment in Sydney. We are located 10 minutes from the vibrant social precinct of the Northern Beaches area and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD.

About the Department

Doctors who join our motivated and dynamic services will have the opportunity to gain experience in dealing with complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients. The campus has two catheter labs, 14 theatres along with a 20 bed ICU and advanced coronary care unit. All sub specialties have active areas of research and our mentoring program too aims to motivate, direct , encourage and nurture our trainees towards their career goals and aspirations.

Your Role

The Cardiology Unaccredited Trainee position is suitable for applicants wishing to obtain further critical care management and advanced cardiac care in preparation for a career in Cardiology. This position offers an opportunity for training in advanced cardiac imaging, echocardiography, invasive procedures and outpatient clinics with a dedicated consultant led teaching program which will ensure that the successful candidate will develop a broad range of skills in clinical Cardiology.

The role will involve supervision of junior cardiac trainees and JMOs and oversee the daily clinical management of our Coronary Care Unit. The successful candidate will be expected to admit patients from the emergency department to the Coronary Care Unit and participate in management plans as deemed appropriate by the admitting Cardiologist.

There is an expectation that this position will contribute to the after-hours roster.

For more information regarding this role click here to read the position description.

Your Capabilities

To be successful in this role you will meet the following Selection Criteria:

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  
  
• Demonstrated a minimum three years' post graduate clinical practice in the last four years.
  
  
• Demonstrated clinical competency and an ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and evidence of sound working knowledge of legal and ethical obligations governing medical practice
  
  
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and problem solving skills in the clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit at [email protected]

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary relevant to your clinical experience ranging from $111,606 - $140,051 per annum.

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Applications close: 11 August 2025