Paediatric Allergist
Our paediatric allergy service is seeking an enthusiastic Paediatric Allergist to join our team.
In addition to evaluation, investigation and management of allergic disorders, you will have a key role in provision of clinical support and supervision for other professional staff including General Paediatricians, paediatric trainees, and nursing staff.
A demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and delivery of evidence-based best care is essential. You will have well-developed professional communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and others.
You will develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant services at Western Health and with external partners, including the RCH Department of Allergy and Immunology. The successful candidate must be available to work on Wednesdays fortnightly when the allergy clinic currently runs.
This position is offeredn on a part-time (0.1 FTE) basis.
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have recognised qualifications as a Paediatric Allergist (FRACP).
- Contribute to a positive organisational culture and role model professionalism with respect to patient dignity and compassion, effective communication, and ethical clinical care.
- Actively participate in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff, General Paediatricians, and Medical Students.
- Ensure appropriate and timely documentation of patient care in progress notes and correspondence.
- Be involved in service evaluation and audits and will be encouraged to be involved in research activities.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 25 February 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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