SNSWLHD - Provisional Fellow in Rural General Paediatrics - South East Regional Hospital
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- Southern NSW Local Health District
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- REQ543322 Requisition #
Position Classification: Paediatric Provisional Fellow (Rural General Paediatrics & Community / Developmental)
Remuneration: $89,095 - $120, 489 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ543322
Progress your career and discover all that Bega has to offer
We are seeking a motivated Paediatric Provisional Fellow to join our team as part of the Coastal Network, Southern NSW LHD. This is an STP-funded training position and is accredited with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics & Child Health) for Advanced Training in Rural Paediatric Medicine (6 months), and Community/Developmental Paediatric Medicine (6 months).
Where you’ll be working
This position is based at South East Regional Hospital located in the Sapphire Coast region of New South Wales. This stunning coastal NSW region is situated halfway between Melbourne and Sydney; a short 1-hour flight from either Melbourne or Sydney or a 2 ½ hour drive from Canberra. The area is comprised of 75% national parks with spectacular coastline, turquoise crystal-clear water, pristine wilderness and more than 100 unspoilt beaches. It provides a stunning outdoor lifestyle for those interested in surfing, skiing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, cycling, bush-walking or other outdoor adventures.
Our Offer:
- 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of paediatricians as our paediatric provisional fellow. We are a friendly, innovative and exciting team who are motivated and interested in rural and complex paediatric medicine. We place a strong emphasis in providing an exceptional standard of service to our under-resourced and vulnerable populations. We have a strong focus on education and service development.
A generous accommodation subsidy will be provided to the successful candidate.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, current registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Current licence to drive in NSW.
- Registered with the RACP as an advanced trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP must have successfully completed the written and clinical components of the FRACP examination or equivalent and preferably completed a minimum of 6 months as an advanced trainee with the RACP or equivalent at commencement of Fellowship. This position is applicable for peer review via the OTP Pathway.
- Minimum 12 months general paediatric experience. Desirable experience includes experience in paediatric and neonatal acute and critical care, and experience in paediatric developmental / behavioural medicine.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of medical students, junior medical staff, and other clinical staff.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake a research proposal.
- Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in paediatric junior staff matters, participation in hospital committees, project leadership.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Anne Mitchell, Staff Specialist Paediatrician South East Regional Hospital on
Tel: 0407 177 559 or anne.mitchell@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Monday 20th January, 2025
