Mlhd - Staff Specialist Paediatrician - Griffith (Apply Via Ecredential)

the original; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 252,000 - 341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Annual $10,000 in position/location- -

Visa sponsorship considerations

Relocation assistance and housing

Gym and leisure membership

Counselling services

Job summary

MLHD's Griffith Base Hospital is seeking Staff Specialist Paediatricians for full-time or part-time roles, including fixed-term contracts. The positions offer significant clinical scope and opportunities to advance paediatric care in a rural setting.

You will join a dedicated team, contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, and collaborate with universities to foster academic development. A supportive environment supports work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician.
• Recent clinical paediatrics experience at the service delineation level.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide team leadership.
• Effective clinical communication through IT, written and verbal skills.
• Commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on site promptly.
• Commitment to NSW Health CORE values and MLHD values, goals and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise medical students and provide leadership within the paediatric team.
• Deliver high-quality paediatric services with emphasis on patient safety and care quality.
• Lead training, supervision and education within Griffith Base Hospital and affiliated universities.
• Participate in on-call rosters as required and support rural health initiatives.
• Engage in conjoint academic appointments with universities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medical teaching

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Clinical communication

Quality improvement

Teaching students

Education

Specialist Paediatrician registration (Australia)

Job description

MLHD - Staff Specialist Paediatrician - Griffith

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, Fixed Term Contracts Available

Position Classification: Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist Remuneration: $252,285 to $340,845 award rate with private practice allowance (PPA) level 1. PPA level 2-5 options

Applications Close: This is a rolling campaign; suitable applicants will be shortlisted and appointed as applications are received.

Staff Specialist - Paediatrician Griffith Base Hospital Multiple positions available

Imagine how much more family time you'll get back simply by reducing your commute and your workload. Join the 70% of our workforce who choose to work part-time, and rediscover what free time feels like.

What we can offer you

• Up to $10,000sign on bonus + annual $10,000each year (dependent on position and location).
• Salary packaging for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• 482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

When you join the Paediatric team here at MLHD, you unlock priority access to a broad range of interesting and unique medical cases where you can quickly advance your practical skills. With this advanced skill acquisition and experience comes fast-tracked career progression; the sky's the limit to how far you can go!

We are experiencing a period of growth at Griffith Base Hospital and are expanding the Specialist Paediatric team, we have multiple opportunities for Staff Specialist Paediatricians, we are flexible to be able to offer full and part-time, permanent and fixed term contract options.

Our Paediatricians have a passion for providing world class paediatric services in a rural environment. As key figures you will promote patient quality and safety whilst providing leadership, training, supervision, and education.

The hospitalhas a 10 inpatient beds on theChildren'sWard, 4 day surgery beds in the paediatric ward and 4 Special Care Nursery beds. There are approximately600 births peryear.

Griffith Base Hospital is associated with fouruniversities – University of New South Wales,University of Wollongong, University of Notre Dame and Charles Sturt University. Medical students are based in Griffith for year-long rotations and short four week rotations. The University of New South Wales runs a twelve month research program for medical students in Griffith.

Specialist medical officers have the opportunity to teach and supervise medical students. All four of the universities can offer conjoint academic appointments.

About Griffith

Griffith is a major regional city in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of New South Wales.

With a population of approximately 26,000, Griffith comprises a rich blend of cultures and traditions. Today more than 70 nationalities add to the cultural tapestry of the region, boasting some of the best produce in Australia. With many wonderful food and wine offerings, Griffith has grown into a bustling and cosmopolitan culinary centre. Griffith is the third largest centre for education in the Riverina after Wagga Wagga and Leeton, with three high schools, 13 primary schools and various day care and pre-school facilities. Griffith also has one of the largest campuses of Riverina TAFE.

Discover Work-Life Balance in Your New Home

With a sparkling 3300 sunshine hours a year and a sunny disposition to match, The Riverina positions you centrally to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Zoom home from work in five minutes, choose your own hours and reclaim time for things you enjoy!

There's loads to explore, from river sports and nature walks to craft markets, shopping and museums. Our little slice of heaven is known as Australia's 'food bowl' with the best fresh produce coming from orchards and farms all around, so our restaurants and wineries are simply sublime.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD.

Qualifications

• Holds unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Paediatrics at the role delineation of the service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.

For role related queries or questions contact Director of Medical Services Dr Sunil Adusumilli on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or contact 02 6969 5***.