About the Role:

This is a part-time ongoing position as a consultant neurologist within the neurology department at the RCH, at 42 hours (FTE 0.6) per fortnight. The role requires the Consultant Neurologist to provide comprehensive care in all aspects of paediatric neurology practice, including investigation and management of children with refractory epilepsy.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provide clinical care of inpatients with a range of neurological disorders as per the departmental roster.
• Conduct subspecialist outpatient clinics in paediatric epilepsy.
• Manage complex epilepsy patients, and be actively involved in RCH Comprehensive epilepsy program
• Supervise and report routine EEG, ambulatory and video-EEG recordings.
• Perform teaching activities within the department.
• Supervise the Registrar, Resident and Neurology Fellows when on IP and OP duties.
• Lead by example in delivering high quality clinical care to children and adolescents using the RCH services.
• Participate in clinical meetings (including the RCH Epilepsy Case Conference) and respect the confidentiality of these meetings.
• Ensure that consultations, treatment plans and other aspects of care delivered are rigorously documented to support ongoing care and communication and to meet medical requirements.
• Ensure that that the care of all patients is handed over or other suitable arrangements for follow up, including follow up of results, are in place whenever leaving the hospital.
• Ensure continuity of care in identifying and communicating promptly with other practitioners including general practitioners.
• Be accountable for all care delivered by junior medical staff with a delegated responsibility during periods of duty.
• Participate in resolving problems in care and ensure that the team leader is aware of relevant issues and problems.

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What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Staff immunisation

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

Application Process

• 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!

• For more information about this position please contact Mark MacKay Email: mark.mackay@rch.org.au