Consultant - Paediatrician - Community Child Health We are seeking friendly, passionate and experienced Paediatricians to join our Community Health Team.
In the position of Consultant - Paediatrician - Community Child Health , you will provide a high standard of community-based specialist paediatric developmental and medical assessment services to clients of community health as part of the Child Development Service.
Key Responsibilities include: Provide a clinical developmental and medical assessment and management service for children referred to the Child Development Service, at various sites, utilising an advanced level of clinical practice. Participate as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams involving Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Audiologists and others in providing a comprehensive developmental service. Provide consultation and advice to other professionals in regard to all areas of clinical speciality. Participate and assist in the continued medical educational activities and supervision of medical students, doctors in training and other health workers as appropriate. These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families.
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form.
Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareers - Reference Number 492567.
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. 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. Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
CAHS 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. This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
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