Staff Specialist - Paediatrics

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Redcliffe; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Work-life balance

Flexible working

Higher super contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Metro North Health’s Redcliffe Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Paediatrics to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for infants, children and adolescents across inpatient and emergency settings. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management in line with contemporary clinical standards.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to governance, quality improvement, research and education while supporting junior medical staff and

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric patients.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and handovers for paediatric patients across inpatient, emergency and external settings.
• Supervise, support and educate junior medical staff and medical students.
• Participate in paediatric clinical audits, quality improvement activities, departmental meetings and research initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to deliver safe, compassionate paediatric services.

Descripción del empleo

The Staff Specialist - Paediatrics provides high-quality, patient-centred medical care to infants, children and adolescents receiving services through the Paediatric Department at Redcliffe Hospital. The role is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of paediatric patients across inpatient and emergency settings, ensuring care is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contemporary clinical standards.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, research and education activities while supporting the development of junior medical staff and medical students. The role also participates in the paediatric on-call roster, collaborates closely with patients and families, and helps drive excellence in paediatric healthcare delivery across Metro North Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric patients while ensuring care is delivered in the patient's best interests.
• Coordinate and facilitate timely admissions, transfers and handovers for paediatric patients across inpatient, emergency and external healthcare settings.
• Supervise, support and educate Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students to foster clinical capability and professional development.
• Participate in paediatric clinical audits, quality improvement activities, departmental meetings and research initiatives that enhance patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality paediatric services.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.