MLHD - Staff Specialist Paediatrician - Griffith (Apply via eCredential)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Victoria; On-site; AUD 252,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Australia is expanding its Specialist Paediatric team and seeks a Staff Specialist Paediatrician. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, with remuneration ranging from $252,285 to $340,845. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in Paediatrics and strong leadership skills. Join a thriving community with ample opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance in a beautiful region known for its rich culture and offerings.

Benefits

482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations

Relocation assistance and accommodation support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Paediatrics.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Efficient clinical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and supervision in Paediatrics.
• Promote patient quality and safety.
• Participate in on-call roster.

Skills

Clinical experience in Paediatrics

Leadership skills

Effective clinical communication

Teaching commitment

Education

Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician

Job description

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Part Time, Fixed Term Contracts Available Position Classification : Staff Specialist / Snr Staff Specialist

Remuneration : $252,285 to $340,845 award rate with private practice allowance (PPA) level 1. PPA level 2-5 options available view for more information Hours Per Week : 40 Requisition ID : REQ347294 Applications Close : 10 March 2024

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

• 482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations

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.

Griffith Base Hospital Redevelopment

The $250 million Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment will deliver Griffith and thesurrounding communities with state-of-the art health facilities and enhanced health services closer to home.

All major health services at the Griffith Base Hospital will be housed under one roof, in the purpose-built three storey Clinical Services Building designed to support contemporary models of care.

Other works as part of the redevelopment include the Non Clinical Services Building, demolition of old hospital buildings, landscaping and car parking.

The Redevelopment is scheduled for completion in 2025.

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.

• 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.

A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential

Applications via agencies will not be accepted.