NBMLHD Staff Specialist 0.2FTE Developmental Paediatrics Nepean Hospital APPLY via eCredential

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The position is in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District and will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Successful applicants will be primarily responsible for weekly developmental clinic and NICU follow‑up clinic supervision, provision of teaching for JMO staff and students, and supporting the Head of Department with complaints management.
• The position may also be required to assist in any other clinical areas as required within the scope of General Paediatrics.
• Senior Medical Staff are expected to provide admitting consultative diagnostic procedural on‑call outpatient specialty services as determined and required by NBMLHD.
• The number of sessions will be 8 hours per week.
• Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Possess Paediatric Subspecialty Fellowship of the RACP or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (State) Award, and evidence of continuing medical education and self‑monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Sound clinical knowledge in paediatrics demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position, including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• Have demonstrated an interest and experience in dealing with paediatric medical management, including added experience in developmental paediatrics.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, administrative experience and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner, including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic applied or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of Appointment

• Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• Employees and contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
• The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
• Applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment.
• To apply you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Equal Opportunity

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world‑class clinical care, research and innovation and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high‑performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

We respectfully request no agencies apply.

Enquiries: Dr Sowmya Gandham, Department of Paediatrics

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time 12 Months
• Position Classification: Staff Specialist Developmental Paediatrics
• Hours Per Week: 0.2 FTE / 8 Hours per week
• Requisition ID: REQ