Job Title: Community and General Paediatrician
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Classification: Staff Specialist Year 1-9 (HM33-HM41)
Location: Graham Street, Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton
Contact: Dr Prasoon Kumar Goyadi,
Position Summary
The Community and General Paediatrician is responsible for providing safe and effective paediatric specialist services as a member of the Paediatric Department at GV Health through the provision of excellent clinical care. This role also includes leadership of junior medical and other clinical staff, and support of the hospital's teaching, research and clinical governance programmes.
Responsibilities
* Promote GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.
* Assess, diagnose and manage paediatric patients with developmental and/or behavioural issues, including Developmental delay, Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, etc.
* Participate in inpatient care and be on call as required.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding factors that impact the care of children attending paediatric clinics at Goulburn Valley Health or GV Health Community Clinics.
* Provide clinical service and supervision for paediatric clinics at GV Health and GV Health community clinics, including but not limited to the Refugee health clinic, developmental/behavioural or General Paediatric clinic.
* Work closely with the medical, nursing and allied health teams of GV Health.
* Participate in audit and other quality activities and committees.
* Engage in Morbidity, Mortality, Transfer Audit meetings and adverse event audits; be available for consultation and liaison regarding patient care.
* Contribute to the planning and development of Community Paediatrics services within GV Health.
* Support ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure high‐quality accessible services within allocated resources and meet the needs of GV Health patients.
* Support academic, research, education, training and supervision (both medical and nursing undergraduates and postgraduates).
* Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director of the Child and Adolescent Unit.
Benefits
* Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships.
* Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave for work/life balance.
* Paid parental leave.
* Professional development and study leave to support learning and career goals.
* Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones.
* Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts.
* Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi‐monthly and annual reward and recognition program.
EEO Statement
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre‐employment Screening
Pre‐employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to: Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, valid visas and working rights in Australia, and immunisations mandated by the Department of Health. Further details are provided in the Position Description for successful candidates or upon request.
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