Paediatrician or Adolescent Physician, Eating Disorder Service

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking Visiting Medical Officers in Paediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine to join our new medical eating disorder team. The majority of patients are paediatric, with services available up to age 25, collaborating with Mental Health, CAMHS, and inpatient teams.

This role combines outpatient and inpatient responsibilities. The appointment is a permanent part-time position (22.75 hours per fortnight) with excellent working conditions and strong opportunities for

Qualifications

• Basic Medical degree, registrable with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine).
• Experience with young people with Eating Disorders.
• Ability to participate in after-hours on-call roster.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to young people up to 25 with eating disorders in inpatient, HITH and outpatient settings.
• Lead and support the multidisciplinary team, supervise junior doctors and trainees, participate in MDT meetings and on-call duties.
• Ensure evidence-based, patient- and family-centred care in line with Australian standards and Barwon Health policies.

Skills

Experience with Eating Disorders

On-call roster participation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Basic Medical degree

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics/Adolescent Medicine)

Job description

Paediatrician or Adolescent Physician, Eating Disorder Service

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Exciting opportunity to join the medical eating disorder service at Barwon Health
• Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
• Gain invaluable experience in this exciting permanent part-time role (22.75 hours per fortnight)

About the role

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a Visiting Medical Officers (VMO) in Paediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine to join our new medical eating disorder team. The majority of the patients will be paediatric, there will be scope to see young people with eating disorders up to the age of 25. You will be working closely with the established Mental Health Eating Disorder Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, local GPs, Hospital In The Home and inpatients teams (primarily Paediatrics). The role is a mix of outpatient and inpatient support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialised, consultative medical care to young people up to 25 years with eating disorders across inpatient, HITH and outpatient settings, working closely with paediatric and mental health teams.
• Lead and support the multidisciplinary team, supervise junior doctors and advanced trainees, participate in MDT meetings, on-call responsibilities, education and performance feedback.
• Ensure patient- and family-centred, evidence-based and safe care in line with Australian standards and Barwon Health policies, including documentation, risk management, incident reporting and quality improvement.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, service improvement, conferences and publications, while maintaining professional development and completion of mandatory training.

What we’re looking for

• Basic Medical degree, registrable with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine)
• Experience working with young people with Eating Disorders
• Ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity andinclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexualorientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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