Paediatrician - Fixed Term

Western Health is seeking a General Paediatrician to join our Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s team for 3 months to cover long service leave.

The paediatricians at Western Health manage a broad array of paediatric health issues, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the multicultural paediatric population of Western Melbourne. The position will cover both inpatient general paediatrics and outpatient services, although Paediatricians interested only in the outpatient aspect are also encouraged to apply. The Paediatrician will also be involved in supervision of junior medical staff on the ward and in clinics. The consultant clinics at Western Health manage a range of complex general and developmental patients.

Clinical appointment is 0.4 – 0.5 FTE, depending on clinician’s skill set. The successful applicant will be required to work on Thursdays and Fridays for inpatient and clinic work (0.4 FTE). There is a weekly (0.1 FTE) autism assessment clinic on Wednesday mornings. Application directly to only this component of the role is welcomed. There is also opportunity for someone to cover only outpatient clinics, with clinics scheduled on a Friday (0.1 – 0.2 FTE). There are ample opportunities for peer review and discussion, and the unit has a supportive and collegiate culture.

The successful candidate will oversee the paediatric M&M during their tenure, supervising the Chief Registrar in selection and presentation of cases.

This role commences 1st July for 3 months. There is possibility of extension to cover further fixed term periods.

To be Successful in this Role, you will:

• Have recognised qualifications as a General Paediatrician with experience in managing patients across general, developmental, and behavioural paediatric medicine.
• Have recent acute inpatient experience, ideally at Consultant level.
• 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 and Medical Students.
• Ensure appropriate and timely documentation of patient care in progress notes and correspondence.

Position Description

Applications close at 11:59pm on 24 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:

• 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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

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

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.