Neonatal Consultant, Locum (fixed term)

Overview

Work type: Fixed term - Part time

Salary: $100,000 - $200,000

Grade: Undefined

Occupation: Medical and Nursing

Location: Parkville

Reference: 13328

About The Role:

This is a part-time, fixed term position to cover sabbatical leave commencing in early August 2025 for a period of up to 11 months within the Department of Neonatal Medicine. The position will cover up to 40 hours per fortnight. The Neonatologist will provide clinical care for all infants admitted to the Butterfly Newborn Intensive Care Unit of the RCH. They will provide leadership in working within a multidisciplinary team, which includes other neonatal consultants and subspecialist consultants throughout the hospital. This involves ensuring the highest quality care, education and research, strong staff engagement and support, and effective relationships with the community and consumers of care.

Classification for this position is in accordance with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026.

What you'll achieve:

• Provide family-centred clinical care for all infants admitted to the NICU of the RCH with the other Neonatal Consultants, shared on a pro-rata basis.
• Provide leadership in working within a multidisciplinary team, which includes other Neonatal Consultants, Neonatal Fellows and Registrars, Nurses, Allied Health Specialists, Ward Clerks, Administrative and Patient Service Assistants, and other subspecialist teams throughout the hospital.
• Contribute to the performance of the Department in line with the Departmental Plan, across the domains of Clinical Excellence, Multidisciplinary Education, Quality Improvement, Research and Staff Wellbeing & Development.
• Actively participate in the teaching & supervision programme of the NICU and contribute to the education of medical students and FRACP candidates.

Your skills and experience

• Specialist registration with AHPRA
• FRACP or equivalent and completion of advanced training in Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a quaternary surgical unit at at least fellow level is essential
• Neonatal consultant experience is highly desirable

If this sounds like you, please click here to view the Position Description

About The Newborn Intensive Care Unit:

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides care for the sickest babies and infants from Victoria, interstate and overseas. With over 800 admissions per year, NICU provides specialised intensive and high dependency care for babies with complex medical and surgical conditions and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. RCH NICU is a leader in implementing high-quality clinical care with an innovative patient & family centred focus.

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Other information and how to apply:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

You must attach certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

Please contact Dr Sophie Newman, Department Deputy Director at [email protected] for further information.