WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician[...]

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WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician - PPT 0.4FTE (16 hours per week). Apply via eCredential Employment Type : Permanent Part Time 0.4FTEPosition Classification : Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical OfficerRemuneration : $186,241 - $229,825 pa / As per VMO Sessional DeterminationHours Per Week : 16 hours per weekLocation : Negotiable (Statewide) Applications Close : 9 March 2025 - 11.59pm Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. About the opportunity This exciting and rewarding position includes providing specialist support for child victims of interpersonal violence. This service provides trained staff to respond 24/7 for victims of violence, abuse, and neglect, including medical forensic care and treatment, working closely with other health staff and external agencies such as Police and Department of Communities and Justice. This position will play an integral part in the expansion of the IVAN crisis response service to rural and remote sites in WNSWLHD. The IVAN Crisis Response Service is in the Integrated PARVAN & Women’s Health portfolio and works closely with the other teams, Sexual Assault and the Joint Child Protection Response Program, the Child Protection and Domestic & Family Violence team and Women’s Health team. WNSWLHD has 4 x 24/7 IVAN Crisis Response Medical Forensic Services and 6 x Sexual Assault Assessment Centres (expanding to 10) and is an exciting team to be part of as there are constant improvements in service provisions, including the ever-changing and exciting field of forensic services. What we can offer you Country living with a meaningful career path Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager) Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO Professional growth and accelerated career progression Where you'll be working The site for this position is negotiable. To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number, and recognised specialist qualifications. Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Paediatrics and Child Health Division. Appropriate knowledge and clinical experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in child abuse and neglect including child sexual assault. Ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to respond appropriately to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and provide clinical supervision including the ability to provide education, vision and research would be viewed favourably. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and experience in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence-based practice and practice development. Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. Stepping Up – Close the Gap The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email #J-18808-Ljbffr