HNELHD - Staff Specialist in General Paediatrics, Armidale Rural Referral Hospital

•    A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Paediatrics, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
•    Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Paediatrics.
•    Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
•    Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public. 
•    Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings. 
•    Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities. 
•    Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance. 
•    Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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For role related queries or questions contact

Dr Elizabeth Cotterell, Clinical Director, Paediatrics, Armidale Rural Referral Hospital - Elizabeth.Cotterell@health.nsw.gov.au or 

Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Medical Administration Manager, Rural and Regional Health Services - Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au