AddressStaff Specialist in Community Paediatrics
Hunter New England Local Health District
Multiple fixed term temporary appointments available
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HNELHD invites applications from suitable candidates for an exciting opportunity to provide care for children and their families within HNEKidshealth Community Partnerships and Integrated Services, based in Newcastle . There is the opportunity to combine different components in a fractional capacity of the roles outlined below.
The first component (0.8 FTE temporary until June 2025) is the opportunity to working in the tertiary specialist Child Protection Team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital as an early career paediatric consultant. This position will provide both general and forensic medical assessments, consultation, and clinical management of children and young people referred to the Child Protection/Sexual Assault Service. You will additionally participate in the on-call roster for the Child Protection and Child Sexual Assault services, as well as the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Clinical Advice Line (CASACAL). The purpose of this position is exposure to tertiary Child Protection work for specialist medical officers to further enhance skills and knowledge.
The second component (0.5-0.6 temporary FTE from March to September 2024) is with HNEkidsHealth Child Development Team, based at Wallsend, as a Staff Specialist Paediatrician where you will be responsible for providing paediatric outpatient assessment and clinical management of children with developmental and behavioural challenges. The service is based in Wallsend, and will provide outreach services to regional sites of particular need. You will additionally participate in the after-hours on-call roster for the Child Protection and Child Sexual Assault services, as well as the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Clinical Advice Line (CASACAL).
The third component (0.4 FTE temporary for 12 months) is the opportunity to working in the tertiary specialist Child Protection Team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital. This position will provide both general and forensic medical assessments, consultation, and clinical management of children and young people referred to the Child Protection/Sexual Assault Service. It may involve providing paediatric outpatient assessment and clinical management of children with developmental and behavioural challenges. You will additionally participate in the on-call roster for the Child Protection and Child Sexual Assault services, as well as the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Clinical Advice Line (CASACAL).
Ideal candidates will:
- Hold a primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACP, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
- Have demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in development and behavioural paediatrics, including Community Paediatric clinical practice in both acute and ambulatory services
- Community Child Health training would be beneficial but is not essential
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Newcastle is New South Wales’ second largest city with a prime coastal location. We are proud to boast about our stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, New South Wales’ largest coastal saltwater lake, National Parks and close proximity to the Hunter Valley wine region – there really is so much to explore and enjoy. As a centre for manufacturing, mining, retail, health, tourism, education, IT, call centres and finance, the Hunter offers real employment choices for your partner and an excellent range of schooling options for your children.
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For role related enquiries contact: Dr Chris Vedeler – Medical Lead Community Paediatrics
Ph: 0419 167 *** E: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
For application enquiries contact: Ms Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (02) 4985 3*** E: ************@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 27 February 2024
A third COVID-19 dose is a requirement for Category A positions, as is one dose of the current Southern hemisphere influenza vaccine registered for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. COVID-19 booster doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent or temporary positions
