Staff Specialist General Paediatrician - Grafton Base Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $246,059 - $332,434 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ531171

Remuneration as a Senior Staff Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

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What you'll be doing

Why you should consider applying

We can offer you:

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Help with further study and education
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

As a Staff Specialist you may also benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs. 

The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital.  As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community.  With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs.  The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere!  From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45-minute drive.   

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.   

Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.  

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. 

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, your online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au

A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https:// www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Paediatrician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
2. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
3. Demonstrated recent clinical experience with Child and Adolescent medicine as well as children with complex care requirements.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
5. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
7. Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment and availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time frame.