Canberra Health Services, Australian Capital Territory

 

Employment Type:             Full Time, Temporary 6 - 12 months with possibility of extension and or permanency

Specialist Classification:      Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Salary Package Range:       $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) 

Salary Package Includes:   Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 (pro rata for part time) + On-call allowance (17.4% of base salary) + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) Note: Starting salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise 

Location: The Canberra Hospital

Section: Women's Youth and Children

Closing Date: 14 October 2024

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	Attraction and Retention Incentive - starting at $30,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) - Note: Starting salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise reviewed annually
	City living without the traffic – click her to see why you should live in Canberra.
	Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
	Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
	Flexible working conditions.
	Medical Education Expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037
	Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
	11.5% Superannuation.
	VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
	Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments  (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: CHS website 

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

Canberra Hospital is the only paediatric tertiary teaching hospital for the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding NSW region, serving a population of over half a million. Canberra Hospital is a modern 600-bed hospital providing most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.

The Division of Women, Youth and Children provides a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. The provision of services is based on a family-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care in partnership with the consumer and other service providers.

Paediatrics at Canberra Hospital, co-located within the Centenary Hospital for Women, Youth and Children, can cater for up to 48 inpatients, and has an active medical and surgical day stay and clinical investigation unit, and a busy and growing outpatient department. 

Canberra Hospital has a tertiary accredited Level 6 NICU. The hospital offers subspecialty paediatric care in areas of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and Paediatric Surgery. Involvement in departmental teaching is required and research is encouraged and supported

The Division of Women, Youth and Children (WYC) are currently seeking multiple specialist paediatricians for the below positions:

General Paediatrics 

The Division of Women, Youth and Children provides a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. The provision of services is based on a family-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care in partnership with the consumer and other service providers.

For more information regarding the position duties and requirements click here for the Position Description.

Paediatric Endocrinology 

The Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Service provides coordinated and integrated inpatient and outpatient care for children, young people and their families with diabetes and other endocrine conditions[KW1] [BC2] . It is an interdisciplinary service comprising medical, nursing and allied health professionals and is delivered under a partnership model in which shared decision making and respectful and sensitive care are central to achieving outcomes. Services are provided at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Gungahlin Community Health Centre. Involvement in departmental teaching is required and research is encouraged and supported.

For more information regarding the position duties and requirements click here for the Position Description.

Paediatrician Child Protective Services 

Child protection services are provided by a small team of Child protection Paediatricians along with a multidisciplinary team. The team work with an understanding of the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the physical, emotional, and social development of children and young people and collaborate with other team members across the Enhanced Child Health Service (ECHS). This team receive referrals from ACT and NSW child protection services and police, NSW Southern Tablelands Network Violence Abuse and Neglect, and from other health professionals within CHS for children and young people who have experienced or are suspected of experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. The team provide forensic and medical assessment for these children and young people including urgent medical assessments.

For more information regarding the position duties and requirements click here for the Position Description.

Gender Service Paediatrics

Paediatricians with an interest in Gender Services are also encouraged to apply as we now have Gender Service specific positions also available. 

The CHS Gender Service is delivered by highly trained health workers using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that recognises the importance of protective factors, such as family and peer support, to reduce stigma and discrimination and optimise mental health outcomes.  The service has two arms: the Paediatric Gender Service (PGS) and Adult Gender Service (AGS).

The PGS General Paediatrician will work with a multidisciplinary team, including psychosocial staff, relevant medical specialists, and other members of the care team, to provide high quality evidence-based assessment, intervention and support for people with gender concerns, or gender dysphoria. The purpose of this position is to deliver high level clinical services and leadership as part of the Paediatric Gender Service. The position will involve significant liaison with peer support agencies, schools, specialist networks, statutory authorities, and other ACT Government bodies.

Community Paediatrics 

Women, Youth and Children Community Health Programs delivers a range of health care community-based services to women, children, young people and families. These services include support, education and information; counselling, assessment and screening; early identification and referral; and the delivery of public health programs. 

The Enhanced Health Services (EHS) includes the Early Family Support Service (EFSS), Enhanced Child Health Service (ECHS), Community Paediatrics and Women’s Health Service (WHS). 

Specialist medical services for children and young people are provided through the community paediatric outpatient services.

For more information regarding the position duties and requirements click here for the Position Description.

 

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

1.	Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
2.	Meet Pre-Screening requirements of the Occupational Medical Unit for Vaccination compliance
3.	Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
4.	Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. 

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Blessy Charles, Unit Director of Paediatrics, [email protected] or (02) 51247607