Paediatric Endocrine Registrar (Advanced Trainee) at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

155223.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Paediatric Endocrinology, Patient Care, Clinical Decision Making, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Confidentiality, Inpatient Management, Outpatient Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Paediatric Endocrine Registrar (Advanced Trainee) Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Registrar Salary: $125,473 to $155,223 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Woman Youth and Children Closing Date: 28 June 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5%25 Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year, commencing February 2027 for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by February 2027. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 The Canberra Hospital is a major teaching centre for the ACT and surrounding regions and is strongly associated with The Australian National University Clinical School. The Department of Paediatrics at The Canberra Hospital provides general paediatric services to approximately 450 inpatients and 1800 outpatients each month. The Department is staffed by staff specialists (11 FTE General Paediatrics, 2.3 FTE Endocrinology, 0.8 FTE Gastroenterology and General Paediatrics, 0.6 FTEs Respiratory and General Paediatrics), a General Paediatric Senior Registrar, 12 Registrars and 10 SRMO/Residents. The Canberra Hospital has 44 in-patient paediatric beds (High Care, Medical, Adolescent and Surgical) and a busy 15 room outpatient department. It also has an 8 bed Hospital in the Home (HITH). The Department of Paediatrics is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and is a site for the RACP Fellowship clinical examinations. The Paediatric Endocrinology Advanced Trainee provides care for patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with Advanced Training in Paediatric Endocrinology. This is an opportunity for Trainees who are subspecialising in Endocrinology to gain further training in Paediatric Endocrinology. Advanced trainees wishing to subspecialise in Paediatric Endocrinology will need to complete their core training in a tertiary children’s hospital network. The Advanced Trainee is a senior member of the Junior Medical Officer (JMO) team. They will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and deal with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality. Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge, and experience. All patients managed within the Canberra health service (CHS) / network are managed under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient's care are to be communicated clearly and in a timely manner with the specialist responsible for that care. Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position see the Position Description. How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Uma Visser, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Uma.Visser@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide specialized care for paediatric endocrine patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to manage urgent and sensitive medical matters under specialist supervision.