Consultant in Paediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

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.

Consultant in Paediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).  Full time, ongoing

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Best practice implementation as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Pro-active and supportive leadership

About the Role:

This is a permanent full time position within the Rehabilitation Department

Classification for this position will range from specialist year 1 – specialist year 9

The Consultant in Paediatric Rehabilitation provides clinical care to children and adolescents requiring rehabilitation after brain injury, major medical illness, acquired spinal dysfunction, or elective musculoskeletal procedures.  The Consultant works within an interdisciplinary team with other professionals to provide co-ordinated care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

What you’ll achieve:

• Ensure timely provision of rehabilitation services through direct management of patients receiving inpatient and ambulatory rehabilitation, in conjunction with the relevant junior staff.
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans for patients together with their families and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Be a source of clinical expertise, advocacy and guidance across the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Team
• Participate in consultation-liaison service to other units within the hospital
• Liaise with other rehabilitation team members at weekly clinical meetings/case conferences regarding inpatient and ambulatory patient management plans and progress

Your skills and experience:

• Demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent
• FRACP or international equivalent
• Specialist Medical Registration with APHRA and Medical Board of Australia
• Membership of Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitative Medicine (FAFRM) and experience in paediatric rehabilitation

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

About the Department:

The role sits within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) which is a state- wide specialist service which caters for the complex rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents after major injury, medical illness, and congenital conditions who undergo interventions aimed at functional maximisation. VPRS has 8 sites across the state of Victoria.  The VPRS at The Royal Children’s Hospital has rehabilitation beds located in the main hospital, and a large community based service. 

What we offer:

• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Culture of continuous improvement

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 as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Neil Wimalasundera, Consultant in Paediatric Rehabilitation, Director Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service on 03 93455522 Email: Neil.Wimalasundera@rch.org.au>

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? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 9 October 2024