Locum Consultant

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Locum Consultant – General Medicine 

About the Role:

This is a Fixed Term Part Time position to cover long service leave and sabbatical leave, at EFT (1 weekly clinic) from 1st July 2024 to 22nd September 2024 and then EFT (1 fortnightly clinic) from 9th September 2024 to 10th March 2025 within the Department of General Medicine. 

You will be responsible for…. 

Clinical Services – Outpatients 

Delivery of a weekly outpatient clinic on a Tuesday afternoon 

Non-Clinical 

Timely and accurate completion of patient related documentation, including EMR encounters, outpatient documentation and any other required documentation relevant to enhancing continuity of care 

Quality 

Utilise information systems to enable informed decision making and care planning 

Actively participate in risk management and quality programs to improve organisational processes and own practices 

Classification for this position will range from HN16 – HN59. 

Your skills and experience: 

Essential: 

MBBS (or equivalent) 

FRACP – General Paediatrics (or equivalent) 

Specialist Registration with AHPRA and eligibility for medical registration within Victoria 

Desirable:

There are multiple Locum Consultant roles advertised in General Medicine. You will be looked upon favourably if you are able to fulfil more than one role.

Previous experience delivering outpatient care at a tertiary hospital or in a community setting 

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description. 

About General Medicine:

The Department of General Medicine is one of the largest departments at RCH. At any time, a total of 91 staff (Senior Medical, Junior Medical, Nursing, and Administrative) work in the Department. The Department of General Medicine has a range of sub-specialty interests in addition to General Paediatrics and is committed to the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care. There are 4 subspecialty units within it, including Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Refugee/Migrant Health and Clinical Pharmacology. All units report to the Director of General Medicine.

What we offer: 

Employee Assistance Program 

Staff Wellbeing Hub 

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 Jenny Lay, Operations Manager Email: ;

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team?