Consultant, Neurologist (Undefined)

at  The Royal Childrens Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Parkville
Job type: Fixed term - Part time
Organisation: The Royal Children’s Hospital
Salary: $100,000 - $100,000
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: 11579

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

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a part-time, fixed-term position at 14 hours per fortnight (FTE 0.2) from 26/06/2024 to 25/10/2024 as a Consultant Neurologist within the Neurology department at the RCH. The role requires the Consultant Neurologist to provide comprehensive care in all aspects of paediatric neurology practice.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Provide clinical care of inpatients with a range of neurological disorders as per the departmental roster.
• Conduct outpatient and telehealth clinics in general neurology.
• 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 Case Conferences) 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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