Medical Specialist - Paediatrics
We are seeking a consultant Paediatrician to join our collegiate General Paediatric service in Ballarat and Horsham.
About The Role
As a General Paediatrician, you will diagnose and manage a broad array of acute and chronic paediatric health issues, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the children of Ballarat, Horsham and the surrounding regions.
Key Responsibilities
* The role includes both acute paediatric and neonatal work (Level 4 special care nursery in Ballarat) and being a member of a multi-disciplinary team for healthcare professionals caring for children and young people within the Paediatric Diabetes service.
* The role involves working closely with paediatric registrars, HMOs, nursing and clinic staff and supporting education to our other Grampians sites.
Skills And Experience
* Have recognised qualifications as a General Paediatrician with experience in managing patients across acute, general, developmental & behavioural paediatric medicine.
* Requirements for the position are a current AHPRA registration and specialty recognition through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
* All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Records Check & Immunisation Clearance.
* Have recent acute inpatient experience at Senior Registrar or Consultant level.
* Preferably have experience in Adolescent medicine, Mental Health, the management of patients with diabetes.
* Contribute to a positive organisational culture and role model professionalism with respect to patient dignity & compassion, effective communication, accountability, innovation and ethical clinical care.