Director of Cardiac Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital Lead with excellence advancing patient care through innovative, high-quality services.Collaborate for better health as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, people-centered healthcare.Shape the future through impactful research, quality improvement, and education in cardiac surgery.Overview: Alumni Global are delighted to be partnering with The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) to lead the search for their new Director of Cardiac Surgery. The Cardiac Surgery Unit is one of the oldest and most important in Australia performing over 500 cases per year. This leadership position offers an opportunity to provide exceptional delivery of patient-focused care within the Cardiac Surgery Unit.
About The Royal Melbourne Hospital: The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), established in 1848, is Victoria's first public hospital. The RMH's dedicated workforce of 11,000 people provide a comprehensive range of health services, including specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services.
About the Role: As a senior leader, the Director of Cardiac Surgery will partner with the Clinical Director of Surgical Services to foster professional, collaborative relationships and optimise patient access to integrated, multidisciplinary care. This role encompasses clinical and administrative responsibilities, including managing workforce planning, departmental budget adherence, and operational efficiency. The Director will support high-quality care standards by overseeing safety and quality improvement initiatives, conducting mortality and morbidity reviews, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Additionally, the Director will drive research and education, mentoring staff and facilitating departmental learning activities. They will also contribute to The Royal Melbourne Hospital's mission by promoting The Melbourne Way values and a culture of Speaking Up for Safety.
About You: The ideal candidate will be a distinguished leader with strong managerial expertise and exceptional communication skills, enabling professional and collaborative engagement across multidisciplinary teams. You will hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with specialist registration in Cardiothoracic Surgery, coupled with a proven record of advancing healthcare quality and safety standards. Committed to RMH's values, you demonstrate professional integrity, respect, and inclusivity.
You are dedicated to continuous professional development, evident through mandatory training participation and a commitment to performance review processes that foster growth and high standards among your team. Your experience in building a Cardiac Unit and leading change management initiatives will be invaluable.
Join The Royal Melbourne Hospital and play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare.
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