Contract: Permanent Full Time | Staff Specialist | $278,355 – $343,496 p.a. | 40 hours per week
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Sante Recruitment is seeking a Staff Specialist Paediatrician to join the thriving Paediatric Department at Coffs Harbour, offering an excellent opportunity for a Paediatrician seeking a broad clinical role within a supportive and progressive regional service.
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This is an opportunity to join an experienced consultant team that places a strong emphasis on teamwork, teaching, mentorship, trainee development and clinician wellbeing, while playing an active role in the ongoing development of paediatric services across the Mid North Coast.
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The Opportunity
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The Coffs Harbour Paediatric Department provides high-quality general paediatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
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You will join an approachable and experienced consultant group, with the opportunity to develop your clinical interests while maintaining a broad general paediatric workload.
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The department has a strong culture of collaboration, with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team actively involved in service development and improving access to paediatric care for the local community.
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Recent Service Developments Include
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- Paediatric Acute Review Clinic (PARC)
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- Paediatric Ambulatory Care Service (PACS)
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- Outreach paediatric services
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- School-based Paediatric Clinic
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- Continued development of accessible community-based paediatric care
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These initiatives reflect an innovative service focused on delivering the right care in the right setting and responding to the needs of the local community.
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Your Role
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As a Staff Specialist Paediatrician, you will contribute to:
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- General paediatric inpatient and outpatient services
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- Assessment and management of children with a broad range of presentations
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- Development and expansion of paediatric services
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- Multidisciplinary team-based care
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- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees
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- Supporting the professional development of colleagues
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- Clinical governance and quality improvement
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- Outreach and community-based paediatric services
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There is scope to develop your own clinical interests within the service.
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An interest in critical care or developmental paediatrics would be highly regarded.
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A Supportive Consultant Environment
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You will be joining a consultant team that is committed to creating a workplace where doctors can thrive.
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The Department Offers
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- Experienced and approachable paediatric consultants
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- Strong consultant-to-consultant support
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- A genuine commitment to teaching and mentorship
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- Trainee development
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- A collaborative multidisciplinary environment
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- Consultant involvement in service planning and development
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- A strong focus on clinician wellbeing
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- Opportunities to contribute to new and evolving models of paediatric care
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This role would suit an early-career consultant looking to consolidate their specialist career, as well as an experienced Paediatrician seeking a senior role within a progressive regional service.
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Remuneration & Benefits
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- $278,355 – $343,496 p.a.
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- Permanent full-time appointment
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- 40 hours per week
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- Staff Specialist classification
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- Professional development opportunities
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- Supportive consultant environment
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- Teaching and mentoring opportunities
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- Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests
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- Relocation support may be available
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About Coffs Harbour
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Coffs Harbour offers an exceptional balance between career, family and lifestyle.
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Located on the spectacular Mid North Coast of NSW, Coffs Harbour combines the benefits of a well-established regional centre with easy access to some of Australia's most beautiful coastline and natural environments.
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- Beautiful beaches and coastal living
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- National parks and hinterland
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- Excellent outdoor and recreational opportunities
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- A relaxed regional lifestyle
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- Good schools and family-friendly communities
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- Cafés, restaurants and local amenities
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- Easy access to Sydney and Brisbane
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- A growing regional health service with opportunities for professional development
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For a Paediatrician looking to escape the pressures of metropolitan practice without compromising on clinical interest or career development, Coffs Harbour offers an excellent lifestyle and professional prospect.
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Who Are We Looking For?
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- A qualified Specialist Paediatrician
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- Eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA
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- Committed to high-quality, patient-centred paediatric care
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- Comfortable working across inpatient and outpatient settings
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- A strong communicator and team player
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- Interested in teaching, mentoring and service development
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An interest in Critical Care or Developmental Paediatrics would be advantageous.
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Early-career and senior Paediatricians are encouraged to apply.