Paediatric Endocrinologist

We are looking for Paediatric Endocrinologists and/or General Paediatricians with recent experience in diabetes to join our outpatient team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new Paediatric Diabetes service at Western Health.

You will work in our supportive  multidisciplinary paediatric diabetes clinic, as well as provide clinical advice and consultation to the General Paediatricians on the inpatient ward caring for diabetic patients.

You will provide clinical support and supervision to other professional staff and students within the clinics and will also work alongside adult endocrinologist colleagues within the multidisciplinary Young Adult Diabetes Service (YADS).

Both these services currently run on Thursday afternoons, with the YADS service commencing in the late afternoon monthly. As our service grows, there may be an expectation for outreach clinics at other Western Health sites and affiliated services.

General Paediatricians will work alongside the Paediatric Endocrinologists to provide comprehensive, safe care in a rapidly evolving field of medicine. Experience in diabetes care is essential. An interest in Adolescent Health would also be highly regarded. There are ample opportunities for peer review and discussion.

For an Endocrinologist, the clinical appointment includes participation in the on-call consultative service for the Paediatric inpatient unit, NICU, and Paediatric Emergency Department for Paediatric Endocrinology.

Total of 0.2 FTE is available, which includes some non-clinical time.

You will have well-developed professional communication and interpersonal skills. There is opportunity to be involved in service development planning, and growing the service to meet the needs of the children of the region.

A demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and delivery of evidence-based best care is essential. An interest in research and audit is highly desirable.

To be Successful in this Role, you will:

• Have either:
  • Recognised qualifications as a Paediatric Endocrinologist (FRACP), and it is expected that you are a member of the Australasian Paediatric Endocrinology Group (APEG); or
  • Recognised qualifications as a General Paediatrician (FRACP) and recent experience in paediatric diabetes care. 
• 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, Neonatologists, Medical Students, Allied Health, and Nursing staff.
• 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.

Position Description

Applications close at 11:59pm on 16 October 2024.

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:

• Professional development support

• Career advancement opportunities

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing

• 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.