NBMLHD – Staff Specialist 0.2FTE - Child & Adolescent Safety Paediatrician - Medical & Forensic Unit - Primary Care & Community Health - Apply via eCredential
Employment Type Permanent – Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Safety Paediatrician
Hours Per Week: 0.2FTE / 8 Hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ543503
How to apply
Applications close on 12 January 2025 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.
Successful applicants will be to provide clinical and strategic leadership to support holistic, child protection medical and forensic responses within the district. This role is also responsible for developing systems, policies and practices, in partnership with the broader workforce, to ensure optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for children experiencing sexual assault, physical abuse, neglect and/or domestic violence. This role will provide some direct clinical care to children and young people experiencing sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and/or domestic violence.
The number of sessions will be 1-2 per week and will be provided primarily from the Medical and Forensic Unit at Nepean Hospital with some outreach required to other NBMLHD facilities. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Together, Achieving Better Health
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community.
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.
See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI
To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD
If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Paediatrics and Child Health Division or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
3. Sound clinical knowledge in the delivery of care to children and young people experiencing sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and/or domestic violence 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.
4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
7. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Paediatrics demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
8. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.
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. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)
To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
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Enquiries
Paul van den Dolder – Child Family & Priority Populations Manager on 0401 984 372 or paul.vandendolder@health.nsw.gov.au
or Dr Helen Parsons – District Director Medical Services on 0419 166 919 or helen.parsons@health.nsw.gov.au
Application information
All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close 12 January 2025 and must be received by midnight of the closing date. All applicants are to apply through eCredential.
