CCLHD - Temporary Staff Specialist in Paediatric Medicine (Gosford Hospital) - Part Time
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time
Position Classification:
Staff Specialist
Remuneration:
As per the Award
Requisition ID:
REQ
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Paediatrics, Gosford Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.
The
purpose
of this position is for Temporary Specialist leave cover for 6 weeks commencing in January ****.
This temporary position offers a valuable opportunity to work within a supportive, experienced paediatric team in a busy regional referral hospital. This role involves providing high-quality specialist paediatric care across the Children's Ward, Special Care Nursery (SCN), and the Emergency Department, as well as conducting a General Paediatric Outpatient Clinic. The position also includes participation in the on-call and on-take roster, providing consultant cover for acute paediatric and neonatal presentations. The role will include management of the Ontake inpatient cohort either in SCN or Children's Ward according to the roster. The successful applicant will need to participate in the on-call roster and reside within 20 minutes of Gosford Hospital when on-call.
Applicants should be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division) and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
Paediatric Department Services
Children's Ward (up to 40 inpatient beds)
Special Care Nursery (up to 20 cots)
Paediatric Emergency presentations within a dedicated paediatric pod in the ED and the resuscitation area.
Outpatient clinics in general and community paediatrics.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Stewart Birt – Head of Gosford Paediatrics department, phone or email
Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply click here and follow the Registration/Login process, Create/Update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria questions. If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on .
The Health Service is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packing is available to enhance benefits.
Please note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.
Applications will not be accepted via agencies.
Qualifications and Experience
Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted 19AB exempted provider number.
Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition.
Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Paediatric Medicine including demonstrated experience in acute paediatrics and neonatal care (=32 weeks' gestation).
Ability to work constructively and effectively in a Multi-disciplinary team environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and supervise medical and surgical trainees, residents and medical students; eg experience in teaching the management of the deteriorating patient would be advantageous.
Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align to the NSW CORE values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours Charter.
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Applications Close: 6 November ****
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