Staff Specialist General Paediatrician - Maitland Hospital (apply via eCredential)

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Staff Specialist General Paediatrician
Maitland Hospital, NSW
Two fixed term temporary part time roles
 - 0.5 FTE for 12 months from July 2024
 - 0.65 FTE for 6 months from July 2024, with possibility of extension

Join our team at Maitland Hospital!

We're in search of experienced General Paediatricians to deliver high quality care to our community.

In this role, you'll be responsible for providing safe, efficient, and effective inpatient and outpatient General Paediatric services at consultant level. This includes offering consultative support to our Emergency Department and various other departments within Maitland Hospital. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in paediatric liaison with community health services, addressing developmental, behavioural, and child protection concerns.

Ideal candidates will:

• Hold a primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division)
• Demonstrate recent and extensive experience in General Paediatrics
• Possess clinical expertise necessary for handling paediatric and resuscitation procedures relevant to this level of service
• Be available for after-hours on-call duty at Maitland Hospital, including weekends and public holidays
• Provide consultative General Paediatric services in regular ambulatory clinics at Maitland and other district locations
• Offer consultative support to the Emergency Department and other departments within Maitland Hospital, as well as hospitals within the Lower Hunter and Hunter Valley sectors.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you. 

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. 

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options 
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Living and working in Maitland offers a multitude of benefits, making it an attractive choice for professionals:
Community Atmosphere: Maitland boasts a tight-knit community vibe, where residents and workers alike feel a sense of belonging and support.
Quality of Life: Enjoy a high quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to larger cities. Maitland offers a balance between urban amenities and a relaxed lifestyle. While enjoying the tranquillity of Maitland, you're still within easy reach of Newcastle, Hunter Valley & Sydney, allowing for convenient access a variety of services and experience.
Natural Beauty: Surround yourself with stunning natural landscapes, including picturesque parks, rivers, and bushland, vineyards providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
Family-Friendly: Maitland is an ideal place to raise a family, with excellent schools, recreational facilities, and family-friendly events and activities.
Cultural Heritage: Immerse yourself in Maitland's rich cultural heritage, with historic buildings, museums, art galleries, and heritage walks showcasing the area's history and significance.
Find out more about the Maitland, the surrounding Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions.