Fellow - Cardiology Interventional

Please note this is for the 2026 Cardiology Interventional Fellow Intake.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/11/2025. 

Salary: MP Year 1-2 $212,681 - $222,412 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation, and professional development allowance)

Position Profile:
We are seeking to appoint an Interventional Cardiology Fellow to our Cardiology Department. In this role you will provide a high-quality clinical service to hospital patients. You will be required to promote high quality patient centred care to inpatients and outpatients of the Cardiology Service, under the supervision of consultants and within a multi-disciplinary team to review the medical needs of the patients. You will assist with teaching and support to Resident Medical Officers and Interns, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams, work to achieve National, State and Hospital performance standards and National Safety and Quality Healthcare standards.  

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is a tertiary centre hospital located within the CBD of Perth, Western Australia. RPH provides a wide range of tertiary services, including primary PCI to the entire East Metropolitan area as well as the Eastern region of country Western Australia. The hospital is committed to high-quality, safe, patient-centred care. The Cardiology department has a particularly strong research ethos, and will be of particular appeal to highly motivated clinicians who wish to develop both their clinical as well as their research portfolios. Additionally, within the department, there exists a diverse range of affiliated services including specialty hypertension and lipid clinics led by world renowned experts.

The RPH coronary catheter laboratory performs 2500 coronary angiograms, approximately 1000 coronary interventions, over 300 physiology studies (including FFR, CFR, IMR and INOCA testing including ACh provocation testing) and several PFO and ASD closures per year. More than 90% of coronary procedures are performed via trans-radial access. There is an established CTO program, with dedicated lists. The team receives regular proctoring from visiting national and internationally renowned CTO experts, providing exceptional training opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the hospital’s PCI database as part of routine clinical governance.   

This one year full-time funded fellowship is offered to interested applicants seeking to gain further experience in the sub-specialty of interventional cardiology. The successful applicant is expected to achieve high volume, first operator experience in acute and elective coronary intervention.

The training program will significantly equip and expose the fellow with respect to:

• Percutaneous coronary intervention
• Complex procedures (including CTO, rotablation, IVL, left main intervention)
• Intravascular imaging (OCT and IVUS)
• Coronary physiology (FFR / CFR / IMR)
• INOCA testing (microcirculatory resistance and vasomotor disorder testing)
• Structural heart procedures (including PFO / ASD closure)

The Fellow will work directly with the interventional cardiologists and be involved in complex cases including CTO, bifurcation lesions, left main and multi-vessel intervention. The successful applicant will be expected to perform at an independent and senior level in the assessment of patients’ pre and post-procedure, with responsibilities for continuity and supervision of patient care provided by junior medical and nursing-staff. They will be responsible for managing the appropriate work up of patients likely to undergo intervention and assist in the management of cath lab scheduling to improve lab efficiency. They are invited to be involved in the on-call STEMI roster after hours.

The Fellow will be expected to contribute to the regular audit of procedural outcomes and mortality and morbidity reviews and will be expected to present cases for discussion regarding revascularisation strategies at the weekly multi-disciplinary meeting. The fellow is expected to support and contribute to the active research program including interventional studies. The successful candidate will be encouraged to make use of the ample opportunities to be involved in high-calibre research studies in concert with our department’s premier research unit affiliated with the University of Western Australia.

Area Profile: 
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. 

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Richard Alcock 08 9224 3174, or via email on Richard.Alcock@health.wa.gov.au

To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety.  Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. 

Other Conditions: 

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 18/07/2025 at 4:00pm AWST

MedCareers Ref 492885 / VCID 976865

Attachments:
JDF:  Registrar - Cardiology Interventional - 520058 - MP 1-2 JDF 2024.pdf
WWC:  WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf