Specialist in Paediatric Forensic Medicine - Staff Specialist / Senior Staf at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

450433.86

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paediatric Forensic Medicine, Medical Assessment, Child Protection, Clinical Practice, Forensic Evaluation, Interdisciplinary Care, Patient Assessment, Medical Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time – Permanent / Temporary Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Paediatric Forensic Medicine – Division of Women, Youth and Children Closing Date: 1 June 2026 Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026 What can we offer you: l Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) l City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. l Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. l Flexible working conditions. Potential total package value of $341,918 to $450,433.86 dependent on the level of experience and participation. Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $341,918 to $450,433.86. (Pro Rata part time) Indicative Base Package inclusive of l Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696 l Superannuation (12.5%25) l Private Practice Allowance l Professional development allowances l On-call allowance 17.5%25 l Mobile Phone allowance l Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum l Annual Leave Loading 17.5%25 Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. About the Role: Position Overview The Division of Women, Youth and Children (WYC) provides a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Service provision is based on a family-centred, interdisciplinary approach to care, in partnership with consumers and other service providers. Women, Youth and Children Community Health Programs delivers a range of health care community-based services to women, children, young people and families. These services include support, education and information; counselling, assessment and screening; early identification and referral; and the delivery of public health programs. We are seeking a Staff Specialist to join the Paediatric Forensic Medical Service to provide medical services for children and young people. Paediatric Forensic Medical Service (PFMS) This service receives referrals from ACT and surrounding NSW child protection services and police, and from other health professionals within CHS for children and young people who have experienced or are suspected of experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. The service provides forensic and medical assessment for these children and young people. WYC are undergoing a program of continuous business improvements to inform best practices in the models of care as well as ensuring that the workforce and services are safe and sustainable. WYC are committed to rebuilding a positive workplace culture and are confident that we can deliver excellent health care to the community if we work together. The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College. Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. l Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** 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 region. More information can be found on the CHS Website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mitchel Green via Mitchel.Green@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

Provide medical and forensic assessments for children and young people who have experienced or are suspected of experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to deliver family-centred healthcare services in partnership with police and child protection services.