Fixed term CDS Paediatrician - Capital Coast and Hutt Valley
Location: Wellington Region – Kenepuru Hospital
Service: Children's Development Service
Contract: Fixed time, part time – starting asap
Salary: As per ASMS SECA
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
We are looking for a Consultant Developmental Paediatrician to provide maternity cover services to our Hutt Valley and Wellington communities.
A core aspect of this role is holding joint clinics with Child Developmental Service providing child and whānau centred developmental assessments.
The Child Development service see Children and young people (0 to 16) who have been identified as having a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or a combination of these, which is likely to continue for a minimum of six months, children who are at risk of developing such a disability or have developmental delay, children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder and whanau, families, caregivers and advocates associated with the above children.
The Developmental Paediatrician role includes liaising with other agencies and providing follow up as required. The position includes supervision of RMO staff in the service and the provision of consultancy and advice to other practitioners both within Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District and in the broader community.
This role may include opportunities to participate in child protection work and other community paediatric activities
Moū – About you
- Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (Paediatrics) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- FRACP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for with the MCNZ
- Work effectively in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care