Pediatrician

About the Company

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility, the central referral hospital for Central Queensland. It offers a wide range of specialist medical services, including Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, General Surgery, and Geriatrics. They host training programs in partnership with the University of Queensland and Central Queensland University.

About the Role

This position is based at Rockhampton Hospital, with an expectation to deliver services across various locations within the broader health service. You will work closely with the Director of Paediatrics to:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective paediatric services within available resources.
• Provide professional leadership and guidance to medical staff in the department.
• Deliver clinical services at Rockhampton Hospital and other CQHHS sites as needed.

As part of the health service's unified service model, you may be required to provide care at other facilities within the region, in alignment with each location’s clinical service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric services to inpatients (including neonates in a level 4 special care nursery), clinical wards, outpatients (including specialist outpatient clinics), and ED paediatric presentations.
• Support ongoing safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise more junior colleagues - under and post grad.
• Participate in education, research, and training.
• Help establish and foster relationships between the hospital and relevant community groups to facilitate information flow about the service and to ensure continuum of care.

This health service and department are committed to providing a supportive and flexible work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. You’ll also have the opportunity to work across multiple locations and participate in outreach programs, ensuring a diverse and rewarding experience. Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding care while enjoying an amazing lifestyle for you and your family!

Qualifications

• FRACP Paeds or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in various areas of paediatrics, including General Paediatrics, Outpatients, Neonatology (ventilation capability), Community Paediatrics, Child Protection, and Aboriginal Health.
• Willingness to participate in Outreach Clinics across the region.
• Sub-specialty expertise in Developmental Paediatrics, Neonatology, Allergy/Respiratory, Diabetes, Medical Education, or other areas is desirable to support Level 5 CSCF capability development.
• Special interests that enhance the department’s existing expertise, particularly in Developmental Paediatrics, Neonatology, or Allergy/Respiratory, are welcomed.

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience in various areas of paediatrics, including General Paediatrics, Outpatients, Neonatology (ventilation capability), Community Paediatrics, Child Protection, and Aboriginal Health.

Preferred Skills

Sub-specialty expertise in Developmental Paediatrics, Neonatology, Allergy/Respiratory, Diabetes, Medical Education, or other areas is desirable to support Level 5 CSCF capability development.

Pay range and compensation package

• Total package up to $554k
• Plus oncall, recall and penalty shift allowances.
• Professional development leave (3.6 weeks per year) and a $21,500 annual allowance
• Car allowance.
• Work-life balance with variety and flexibility
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Statement

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