Consultant Paediatrician (Gender Service)
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.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
About the Role:
This is a part-time ongoing position at 14 hours per fortnight within the Department of Adolescent Medicine Gender Service team. You will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence-based medical and psychosocial care to children, adolescents and their families, participate in multidisciplinary assessment clinics, provide ongoing medical management and transition patients to adult health services. This role will contribute to leadership, education and training of community-based services for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents across Victoria and be involved in the clinical evaluation and research activities of the RCH Gender Service.
The required work day will be confirmed at the interview as it is dependent on room availability but it will be a Thursday or Friday. Applicants who cannot commit to the required work day will not be considered.
What You’ll Achieve:
* Work in partnership with nursing, medical staff, mental health, allied health and administration staff of the RCH Gender Service to provide excellent medical services for patients and families.
* Participate in the multidisciplinary assessment of children and adolescents presenting with gender dysphoria or other concerns regarding their gender.
* Liaise with parents/carers regarding procedures and plans for the medical care of their child or young person.
* Maintain accurate and up to date patient files that record clinical decisions including diagnosis, treatment plans, complications, co-morbidities, procedures performed and reports.
* Prepare medical reports for a range of stakeholders detailing assessment outcomes and recommendations for treatment and management.
* Provide education to professionals managing and supporting children and adolescents with gender dysphoria or other concerns regarding their gender within the RCH and in community settings.
* Participate in service improvements, quality and safety projects and research involving the Gender Service including the RCH Gender Service Clinical Evaluation and the Trans20 project.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Fellowship qualifications with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.
* Special knowledge, training and experience in working with trans children and adolescents - desirable .
Other Requirements:
* Current provider number with Medicare to bill for clinical activity.
* Current ABN registration for Medicare billing activity.
* Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
* Valid Working with Children Check.
* Compliance with RCH’s “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. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Shantelle Hendy at or 9345 5890.
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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.
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