Staff Specialist in General Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
John Hunter Children's Hospital – Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‐quality, evidence‐based, patient‐centred care to children and young people across inpatient, outpatient and on‐call settings.
* Deliver specialist paediatric services to adolescents, including those admitted under the Adolescent Service and attending outpatient clinics.
* Participate in the acute general paediatric on‐call roster and contribute to timely clinical handover and care coordination.
* Apply expertise in adolescent health, including areas such as Eating Disorders, Youth Drug & Alcohol, and mental health care.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, safe and effective patient care.
* Supervise, teach and support junior medical staff, students and multidisciplinary team members.
Essential Requirements
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician, or equivalent recognition via AHPRA/RACP pathways.
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent).
* Demonstrated experience in general paediatrics, including inpatient and outpatient care of children and adolescents.
* Recent experience in adolescent health, including management of Eating Disorders, Youth Drug & Alcohol and/or mental health presentations.
* High level clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
About Us
John Hunter Children's Hospital, located in Newcastle NSW, is one of three dedicated children's hospitals in NSW. The hospital serves almost 25,000 children and young people through its Emergency Department each year and admits over 10,000 patients annually, delivering more than 100,000 occasions of service through outpatient clinics.
Why Join Us
* Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
* Supportive sustainability initiatives and commitment to environmental excellence.
* Staff wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district – the Medical Settlement Concierge.
Additional Information
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligning with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases – this is a Category A position. All new employees must read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 and agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
JHCH respects and appreciates cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary or permanent appointments.
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