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Salary- Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Paediatric Medicine - Neurophysiology Scientist - North Adelaide
- Salary – $67,466 - $82,359 - Full-Time Permanent opportunity available – MeS1
On top of this, as an employee of Women’s and Children’s Health Network, you will have access to Salary Sacrifice benefits with MAXXIA which allows for generous salary sacrifice arrangements each FBT year as a special benefit for employees of the local Health Networks. A Meal Entertainment allowance per FBT year can also be salary sacrificed out of your pre-tax income to cover costs over and above the Everyday living expenses benefit.
Overview
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
The Opportunity
We currently have an opportunity for a Neurophysiology Scientist to join the Paediatric Medicine team located at the Women's and Children's Hospital in North Adelaide. A 1.0FTE position is available in an ongoing/permanent capacity.
The Neurophysiology Scientist will be responsible for providing excellent quality diagnostic video-EEG recordings for neonates, children and adolescents in South Australia and neighbouring regions, from a range of specialities, including those that may be neurological or psychiatric in nature, for diagnostic purposes.
EEG recordings are conducted in the Neurology Department, in neonatal or paediatric intensive care units or on the medical ward, and include standard recording, neonatal, sleep recordings, ambulatory and inpatient long term monitoring.
Additional role development will incorporate training in the performance and interpretation of Diagnostic paediatric Evoked Potential studies. With a view to inclusion within the Paediatric Evoked Potential Diagnostic service as appropriate. All training will be provided to the successful candidate and experience in the performance of Evoked Potential studies is not a prerequisite for this position.
The Neurophysiology Scientist is responsible for the conduct of diagnostic activities resulting in the effective delivery of neurophysiology services to the community; including prioritising and organising bookings, and for the preparation and distribution of the scientific reports.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.
You should have demonstrated ability to communicate with consumers and multi-disciplinary team. Should have experience in the use of computers and complex digital neurophysiology recording equipment.
To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
Benefits of Joining us
Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements.
This position may attract additional financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 838660
Enquiries
Name: Nicholas Smith
Phone: 8161 7308
Position: Medical Unit Head - Neurology Department WCHN
E-mail: **************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date– Sunday 12/05/2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
MES1 - Neurophysiology Scientist - Paed Med - Role Description - 838660.pdf
WCHN Competency Framework.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
