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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and Department of Health are seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants with specialist registration as a neonatologist in Australasia, for a permanent Staff Specialist Neonatologist position in the Department of Newborn Services and Childrens Critical Care (NSCCC). The successful applicant will provide care for neonatal patients and their families and support the combined neonatal and paediatric model of care in the Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (NPICU).Who are we?The RHH is the States tertiary neonatal and paediatric referral centre and the primary teaching hospital for the School of Medicine, University of Tasmania. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.The successful applicant will hold a staff specialist neonatologist position within NSCCC, a state-wide tertiary service based at the RHH for critically ill neonates and children, with a combined model of service with staffing that provides both neonatal and paediatric intensive care. The NPICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN) has a combined total of 28 beds (8 NICU, 4 PICU/NICU, 16 SCN). NSCCC also has overarching responsibility for the provision of newborn and paediatric emergency transport (NETS/PETS) for the state of Tasmania.This is an exciting opportunity for a Staff Specialist Neonatologist, based at the RHH, who will provide tertiary level care for neonates and their families, as well as provide cross-support for paediatric intensivists in the care of critically ill-children in our combined NPICU.The role includes:Provision of medical services for neonates and infants with a wide range of medical and surgical disorders, including the care of extremely preterm infants.In collaboration with our paediatric intensivists, provide mutual support for neonatal and paediatric intensive care patients as required and appropriate within our combined model of care.Engage in the follow-up of NPICU/SCN patients, including service for the Early Development Clinic, and for those requiring ongoing intensive support in the home setting.In consultation with our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, assist in the management and counselling of mothers with high-risk pregnancies in the High-Risk Antenatal Clinic.Provide supervision and advice in matters relating to neonatal intensive care throughout Tasmania.Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.Undertake and support research and quality improvement activities in neonatology.Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.Participate in an out-of-hours on-call Roster for NPICU and the NETS/PETS Service.Participate in such hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Hospital Chief Executive or Medical Director, Womens and Childrens Services.Observe all hospital by-laws and statutory regulations.Actively participate in and contribute to the organisations Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.A few of our benefits:Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.Details of AppointmentPermanent part-time day work (with on-call), working 53.2 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE) commencing as soon as possible from 27 April 2025. FTE variation is open to negotiation with suitable candidates.Minimum Requirements:Holds specialist registration; orIs a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; orIs a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.Current Tasmanian Working with Children RegistrationThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment checkHow to Apply?Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. #J-18808-Ljbffr