Consultant Allergist Immunologist

The Royal Children's Hospital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare facility in Melbourne seeks a part-time specialist in Allergy & Immunology. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinics and managing patients with allergic disorders. Candidates must be registered with AHPRA and hold a Fellowship with RACP. The role offers professional development, salary packaging, and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Salary Packaging

Professional Development

Discounted staff parking

Health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Registered as a specialist medical practitioner with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient allergy & immunology clinics.
• Participate in the on-call roster and departmental activities.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with allergic and/or immunologic disorders.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Interest in teaching and supervising

Registered as a specialist medical practitioner with AHPRA

Fellow of the RACP

Job description

Role

This is a part‑time ongoing positions at FTE within the Allergy & Immunology Department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient allergy & immunology clinics
• Participate in the on‑call roster and other departmental activities
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage RCH patients with allergic and/or immunologic disorders in accordance with departmental procedures
• Supervise paediatric registrars, paediatricians and/or advanced immunology allergy trainees attending clinics
• Day medical care involves supervising Allergy and Immunology medical procedures

What You’ll Achieve

• Outpatient care involves care of patients referred to Allergy and Immunology Specialist Clinics and clinical liaison with patients, families, and caregivers in the community
• Day medical care involves supervising allergy and immunology medical procedures
• Participate in the on‑call roster as required

Skills & Experience

• Excellent clinical skills
• Interest in teaching and supervising
• Registered as a specialist medical practitioner with AHPRA and Fellow of the RACP

About the Department

The Department of Allergy & Immunology provides secondary and tertiary outpatient and inpatient care for children with allergic and immune disorders, including food, drug, insect‑sting and latex allergy, eczema, asthma, hay fever, primary immune deficiency and immune dysregulation.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging – increase your take‑home pay!
• Professional Development and special events
• Discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program

Other Requirements

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application Process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

You must attach certified credentials and a completed ... (additional documentation as required).

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly!

Why Work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‑class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid‑19 and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, unless you have a medical exception accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. It is also a requirement that you comply with directions to be vaccinated against any other disease unless you have a relevant exemption.

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button.

Applications close 13 September 2024.