Paediatric Consultant - Mount Gambier and Districts Service

Paediatric Consultant - Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service

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Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Medical

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service, Mount Gambier
• Indicative Total Remuneration*: MD2 - $ to $ p.a.
• Temporary Full‑time position (up to 5 March 2027), working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Paediatric Consultant at Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service!

As a Paediatric Consultant, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional clinical services to paediatric patients, showcasing your expertise while leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care. You will uphold professional excellence by adhering to Regional, Hospital, and departmental policies, embodying the standards set by the Australasian College for Paediatric Medicine, and making a meaningful impact in your patients’ lives.

In this role, you will actively engage in teaching and mentoring trainee medical officers, interns, medical students, and, where appropriate, nursing and allied health staff, inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. You will also participate in clinical audits and initiatives focused on quality, safety, and clinical risk management, helping to enhance healthcare practices and patient outcomes.

Additionally, you will be involved in research and continuous medical education activities, contributing to the advancement of paediatric medicine while enriching your own professional development. Join us and make a lasting difference in paediatric care while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment!

• Patient Care:
  Provide medical services and expert consultations within the Paediatric Unit, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
• Clinical Leadership:
  Foster a collaborative team environment by offering clinical leadership and supervising trainee medical officers.
• Documentation and Communication:
  Ensure accurate documentation of clinical care in electronic medical records and timely communication with referrers.
• Administrative Support:
  Engage in administrative activities related to clinical service provision and assist the Head of Unit in planning and organising services.
• Community Networking:
  Develop community networks that support the Unit’s objectives and attend outpatient clinics as required.
• Emergency Services:
  Provide after-hours emergency paediatric services and participate in the on-call roster as needed.

• Must have a Bachelor of Medicine;
  Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with appropriate specialist qualifications, eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration.
• Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric care within local and regional referral networks.
• Proven background in managing paediatric patients effectively.
• Experience in engaging in quality improvement activities to enhance healthcare delivery.
• Background in research and teaching, contributing to the advancement of paediatric practices and education.

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter‑professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture:
  Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• Wellbeing initiatives:
  Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace.

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We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1,400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal…