The Position Our client is seeking a Paediatrician to establish permanent practice on their campus. The position will entail on-call and care for current patients in the 12-bed paediatric, 8-bed special care and 16-bed maternity wards. Health Service Our client is the towns largest and oldest private hospital. A 197 bed facility services the Darling Downs and south-west region of Queensland - a regional catchment area of more than 400,000 people. The hospital features a new Intensive Care Unit, two large medical wards, palliative care and rehabilitation facilities, cardiology including advanced diagnostics and interventional cardiology, 11 operating theatres, the only private Emergency Department and the only private maternity service in the city. This role will see you working in the towns only private paediatric ward with qualified paediatric nurses in a child-friendly environment, and the only private birthing suite and maternity ward. About 800 births occur in our maternity ward each year and eight private obstetricians practise within the hospital. The special care nursery has Level 4 capability – gestation of 32 weeks and over – and has capacity for eight babies. We can provide CPAP and stabilisation of a ventilated neonate for transfer to higher care if needed. The Location A regional city of approximately 150,000 people located 125km west of Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane. The town enjoys a subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters. It is home to numerous quality public and private educational establishments. Essential Criteria Suitable applicants will have unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and be eligible for an unrestricted provider number. What is on offer? The hospital's current Paediatricians have significant waiting lists. There are opportunities to build your new practice with a mix of inpatient consulting, outpatient clinics and maternal medicine. You will participate in an admitting roster of like-minded colleagues and there are opportunities for research and to contribute to governance and service development. The hospital is offering a generous support package to help establish which include financial support, private suite, administrative support and promotion. Alternatively an offer to arrange introduction to join one of several existing private practices. About Skilled Medical Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com To Apply For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Yolanda Shephard by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on 44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100. For Other Job Opportunities Skilled Medical has a wide range of locum and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 900 100 or in London on 0333 444 2000, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board .
