Staff Specialist In General Paediatrics Outstanding Regional Opportunity.

Santé Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is assisting a major regional hospital in Tamworth, NSW to appoint a Staff Specialist Paediatrician. The role offers broad exposure across general paediatrics and neonatology within a busy tertiary-linked service.

You will contribute to teaching, supervision and service development while working in a supportive multidisciplinary team, with strong links to tertiary paediatric services and visiting subspecialists.

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification registrable with AHPRA
• FRACP in General Paediatrics or equivalent specialist qualifications
• Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA or overseas-trained pathway eligibility
• Appropriate clinical experience in General Paediatrics
• Experience or interest in Neonatology is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Interest in teaching, supervision and service development

Responsibilities

• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
• Undergraduate medical education
• Paediatric professional development
• Multidisciplinary education
• Service development and quality improvement
• Regional outreach and collaboration with referring services

Job description

Staff Specialist Paediatrician | Tamworth NSWGeneral Paediatrics & Neonatology | Major Regional Referral Centre | Teaching & Outreach An outstanding opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Paediatrician to join a major regional referral hospital in northern New South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care to a large and diverse regional catchment, working within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.

The position offers broad clinical exposure across general paediatrics, neonatology and outpatient services, together with opportunities to contribute to teaching, supervision, service development and regional outreach.

The Opportunity The successful Paediatrician will join an experienced and collaborative team providing a comprehensive range of paediatric services.

The Service Includes

• An 18-bed inpatient paediatric unit
• More than 2,600 paediatric admissions annually
• Outpatient clinics managing approximately 5,000 patients per year
• A broad and varied paediatric case mix
• Strong links with tertiary paediatric services
• Visiting paediatric subspecialists from John Hunter Children's Hospital
• Community allied health support for developmental assessment and specialty clinics

Broad Paediatric Case Mix

The service provides exposure to a wide range of presentations and specialties, including:

• General Paediatrics
• Orthopaedics
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology
• Oncology
• Mental Health
• Ophthalmology
• Dental services

Tertiary Subspecialty Support

The service is supported by visiting subspecialists from John Hunter Children's Hospital, providing regional access to specialist expertise across areas including:

• Paediatric Surgery
• Neurology
• Respiratory Medicine / Cystic Fibrosis
• Haematology and Oncology
• Cardiology
• Immunology
• Rehabilitation
• Other visiting paediatric subspecialties

A strong community allied health team also supports developmental assessments and specialty clinics.

Neonatal Services

Neonatal Services Neonatology represents a significant component of the clinical workload, making this an attractive opportunity for Paediatricians with an interest or experience in neonatal medicine.

The service provides a Level 3 Neonatal Service within a Level 4 maternity unit, including:

• Management of infants ≥32 weeks gestation or ≥1,500g
• Initial stabilisation of preterm infants prior to retrieval by the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service
• Special Care Nursery services
• CPAP respiratory support
• Phototherapy
• Feeding and growth management
• Sepsis management
• Transition care

The role therefore provides an excellent opportunity to maintain and develop skills across both General Paediatrics and Neonatology.

Teaching & Professional Development

Teaching & Professional Development As a major regional referral centre with strong links to tertiary services, the hospital provides an excellent environment for professional development.

You Will Have Opportunities To Contribute To

• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
• Undergraduate medical education
• Paediatric professional development
• Multidisciplinary education
• Service development and quality improvement
• Regional outreach and collaboration with referring services

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A primary medical qualification registrable with AHPRA
• FRACP in General Paediatrics, or equivalent specialist qualifications
• Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or
• Eligibility to pursue an appropriate overseas-trained specialist pathway
• Appropriate clinical experience in General Paediatrics
• Experience or an interest in Neonatology is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork
• An interest in teaching, supervision and service development

SIMGs with appropriate paediatric qualifications and experience are encouraged to enquire regarding pathway eligibility.

Why Apply?

• Join a major regional referral hospital
• Broad exposure across General Paediatrics and Neonatology
• Significant neonatal workload
• 18-bed paediatric inpatient service
• 2,600+ annual paediatric admissions
• Approximately 5,000 outpatient attendances annually
• Strong tertiary links with John Hunter Children's Hospital
• Visiting paediatric subspecialists across multiple disciplines
• Excellent teaching and supervision opportunities
• Opportunities for regional outreach and service development
• Work within an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Attractive regional lifestyle

Live & Work in Tamworth

Located in the heart of the New England region, Tamworth offers an excellent combination of regional lifestyle and city amenities.

The City Provides

• Approximately 4 hours' drive from Sydney, with regular air services
• Easy access to coastal NSW
• Excellent schools and education facilities
• Affordable housing and short commuting times
• Strong sporting and recreational opportunities
• National parks and outdoor activities
• A vibrant cultural and events calendar
• A welcoming and family-friendly community
• A reputation as Australia's Country Music Capital

Tamworth provides an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of regional living while working within a major referral service with strong tertiary connections.