The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist-Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician (528377).
We are seeking a Paediatrician with experience and an interest in neurodevelopmental and behavioural paediatrics. This outpatient and community focused role will be within a new multidisciplinary service including mental health clinicians, GPs with a special interest, allied health professionals, and nursing colleagues. The service is patient and family focused. Experience in service development would be an advantage.
Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
This position sits within Paediatric Services of the Royal Hobart Hospital, which has close links with the Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services.
Join a friendly team situated in what we consider the best part of Australia!
The Role
- Provide outpatient clinical care of children and adolescents with suspected neurodevelopmental or behavioural issues.
- Provide supervision within the multidisciplinary team in developmental paediatrics.
- Develop sustainable practice partnerships for neurodevelopmental assessment and management of children and young people in Southern Tasmania.
- Provide leadership and drive the evolution of behavioural and developmental services for Tasmanian children and adolescents.
- Participate in statewide planning for neurodevelopmental services for Tasmanian children and adolescents.
- Deliver teaching to medical students of the University of Tasmania and to Paediatric trainees on the Tasmanian training program.
A few of our benefits:
- Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
- Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
- Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
- Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
- Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
Salary
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $210,000 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $288,000 with further salary increments available.
- Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 - $301,349 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award .
Details of Appointment
Permanent part-time day work, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible from October 2024.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Essential Requirements
- Holds specialist registration; or
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
- Current Working with Children Registration
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in neurodevelopmental and/or community paediatrics.
What do I submit with my application?
Please ensure your application includes:
- A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
- A current CV
- The contact details of two referees
- Qualifications and supporting documents
How to Apply?
Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.
In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.
Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For more information contact
Dr Michelle Williams
Head of Department – Paediatrics
Phone: (03) 6166 7546
Email:
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