Wnswlhd - Staff Specialist - Paediatrician - Permanent Full Time - Dubbo. Applyvia Ecredential Western Nsw Local Health District
•Dubbo, Australia
About the opportunity
Seeking a motivated and experienced Paediatrician to join our friendly and professional team.
The position arises from an incumbent paediatrician's resignation. There is a pro-rate on-call component, in addition to outpatient clinic and inpatient ward rounds. A wide range of medical and non-medical problems are seen in this busy clinic.
You will be providing contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes by providing support and training to other clinicians in a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Your aim will be to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice to patients and clients in our local community.
Dubbo Paediatric Department is a cohesive and friendly team who strive for excellence, whilst maintaining reasonable work/life balance. Dubbo Health Service has a 13 bed Child & Adolescent Unit and an 8-12 bed, level 4 Special Care Nursery.
Middle grade cover is provided 24/7 in 12 hour shifts, by three Paediatric Advanced Trainees seconded from the Sydney Children's Hospital Network, as well as our one local Paediatric Trainee. There are plentiful opportunities for teaching, both within the hospital and throughout the region. The University of Sydney Rural School of Medicine oversees placement of 7 medical students at DHS.
What we can offer you
* Country living with a meaningful career path
* Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
* Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Why is Dubbo Health Service a great place to work?
* $250M redevelopment completed in ****
* You can Challenge Yourself
* Work with a Collegiate Team
* Make a difference to vulnerable Australians
* Make meaningful gains in Aboriginal Health
* Shape the Future with Research
* Be Networked State-wide – you are well connected
* Our clinicians are well respected
* Make an impact on the next generation of clinicians
Qualifications & Responsibilities
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and / or overseas trained specialist pathways.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
* Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
* Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
* Fellowship of the applicable College.
* Be willing and able to run a busy outpatient clinic, demonstrating experience in managing complex medical and non-medical problems.
* Current Licence to drive in NSW.
* Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
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