Temporary Part-Time Staff Specialist
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave Relief to May ****)
Position Classification:
Staff Specialist
Remuneration:
Staff Specialist - $262,376 - $323,777 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week:
Up to 32 hours per week
Requisition ID:
REQ******
This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period ending in May ****, for up to 32 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.
Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide contemporary comprehensive specialist General Paediatric services for optimal patient outcomes at The Network Hospitals including Inpatient Services, Outpatient Clinics, Hospital in the Home and Consultancy where applicable, delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Take a lead role in child and adolescent medicine including eating disorders, childhood obesity, childhood and adolescent mental health, as well as children with complex care requirements.
Take a lead role with local child protection issues, which would include being available for "non-acute" child protection examinations.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
We Can Offer You
Diverse career pathways
Professional and personal development
Help with further study and education
Flexible and supportive work environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles
The opportunity to make a difference
As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.
Where you'll be working
Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW.
Lismore and other NNSWLHD hospitals and facilities are located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, known for stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
We commit to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement. Valid unrestricted driver's licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel, participate in on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable time.
Qualifications and Experience
Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Paediatrician, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
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.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience with child and adolescent medicine including eating disorders, childhood obesity, childhood & adolescent mental health, as well as children with complex care requirements.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience with child protection issues and evidence of completion of relevant training.
Valid unrestricted driver's licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel and availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
Additional Information
Click here for the Position Description.
Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Helen Kasby, Head of Department Paediatrics at
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Applications Close: 19 December ****
For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential. NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.
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