Child and Adolescent Health Service WA – Nedlands WA
Position Title: Consultant - Paediatric - Neurology
Salary: MP Year 1 - 9 $336,466 - $427,886 p.a. pro rata or $644.98 - $820.23 per session (inclusive of base salary & applicable allowances)
Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division: Service Unit 4 - Medical - Paediatric Medicine
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual, Sessional
Position No: Pool Ref 00012694
Closing Date: 2024-12-02 4:00 PM
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Permanent Sessional, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Fixed Term Sessional and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile: We are seeking experienced and passionate Consultants to join our Neurology department at Perth Children's Hospital. As a part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide specialist medical inpatient and outpatient Neurology and Neurophysiology services to patients and families and promote patient quality and safety. You will also provide leadership, training, supervision, and education for all health workers in collaboration with other Consultants, Service Clinical Leads, and the Head of Department. Your key responsibilities will include:
Provide specialist neurology services to children and adolescents with neurological and neuromuscular disorders on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including neurodiagnostics. Interpret and report on EEGs, EMGs, Evoked Potentials and Nerve Conduction Studies as allocated. Conduct regular clinical review of patients at appropriate intervals with a focus on evidence-based clinical care, quality and safety, KPI's, medication safety, appropriate use of hospital resources, discharge planning and ensure that medical records are accurately updated following all patient reviews. Participate in on call, after hours and weekend cover as allocated and requested. Support and liaise with patients, carers, medical colleagues, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies, and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care. About Perth Children's Hospital (PCH): PCH is Western Australia's specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community.
Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: .
Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareers - Reference Number 492591. For your written application please provide the following:
a statement addressing the selection criteria a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Child and Adolescent Health Service values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
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