Paediatric Medicine Registrar

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Paediatric Medicine Registrar. Terms and conditions vacancy

Austin Hospital
Fixed Term Full Time

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for enthusiastic Paediatric Medicine Registrars to join our Department of Paediatric Medicine in 2019.

Details of Department

The Department of Paediatric Medicine is part of the Medical Services Division and is located at the Austin Hospital campus in Heidelberg. 

Austin Health is a paediatric teaching hospital and a quaternary referral centre for Acute Spinal Injuries, some of which are adolescents.

The Inpatient Paediatric Ward on 2West is a 16-bed unit comprising medical and surgical patients. Medical areas include general paediatrics, endocrine, epilepsy and eating disorders. Surgical areas include ENT, orthopaedics, plastics, ophthalmology and maxillofacial surgery.

The Paediatric Emergency Department treats approximately 18,000 paediatric patients per year.

Details of position/position requirements

This one-year post comprises general paediatric medicine, giving the opportunity for the registrar to gain experience in longitudinal outpatient follow-up of patients with a variety of problems.

Medical Officers will be expected to assess and manage only paediatric patients (up to 18 years old) in the Paediatric Inpatient Ward on 2West, in Paediatric Emergency & Short Stay Unit and outpatient clinics. 

Essential for Performance in the Position   

• A commitment to Austin Health values 
• Registered as a Medical Practitioner in Australia
• Minimum two years experience in Paediatrics. This position is particularly suited to those individuals training in Paediatrics who wish to maintain or improve their skills in general paediatrics and acute care. Experience in neonatal medicine is essential.
• Job sharing for the one year post may be considered. This position is accredited by the RACP for 12 months Paediatric Medicine Advanced Training, or continuing Basic Training.
• All applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check.

Desirable but not essential for Performance in the Position   

• A sound understanding of information technology including clinical systems and applications relevant to the Management of rostering and risk management reporting or as required for the role and/or department. 

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Application Instructions

Click on ‘Apply Now’ at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response))
• Working with Children's Check Card

 

 

 

Enquiries: Dr Catie Fleming
Ph: (03) 9496 5000
Applications Close: 23/07/2018

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