2027 Fellow (ATR) - Paediatrician in School
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About Paediatricians in School Program
Fellow (ATR) position is 0.2 EFT (1 day a week, each Thursday) with the Paediatricians in School Program.
The Paediatricians in School Program is part of the Developmental and Community Paediatric Team at Monash Children’s Hospital. The Developmental and Community Paediatric Unit sees children from birth to 18 years of age who have medical, developmental and behavioural issues. The position is approximately 80% ‘in community’ (working at the on-site at the school-based Clinic in Narre Warren South) and 20% protected training and supervision time (eg case conferences, audit, research and administrative time). The position is suited to advance-trainees (ATRs) intending to be a general or developmental/ community paediatrician. It also provides a valuable broader understanding of developmental issues to registrars training in all subspecialties.
About the role
This is a wonderful opportunity to work independently in the community, with onsite supervision and support from the Developmental and Community Paediatric Unit at Monash Children’s Hospital. The Fellow in Paediatricians in School Program will be allocated to a school-based clinic with a variety of presenting issues. Children are referred by school-based services eg school nurses, vice principal, local allied health team, with the consent of their family/legal guardians. The Fellow in Paediatricians in School Program will assess referred children and advise on health questions. The Fellow in Paediatricians in School Program will gain experience in assessing children with learning, developmental, behavioural, psychosocial issues and physical disabilities, and will develop management plans in conjunction with allied health support, school staff and families and their supervising Paediatrician.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
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Demonstrates all the attributes that accord with the Monash Heath values – iCARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence)
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Demonstrates a high level commitment to ethical practice
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Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and families, including those of diverse cultural backgrounds
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Demonstrates a commitment to profession-led regulation
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Demonstrates ability to effectively manage matters of patient safety and quality of care
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Understand the role of the relevant College and the associated expectations of the HMO role
Mandatory requirements of the role:
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Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) which is recognised for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
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Work at the level of Advanced Trainee of Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
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Motor vehicle driver licence
Referee Request:
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.
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Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Jacqui Manohar, Clinical Lead of community paediatrics on jacqueline.manohar@monashhealth.org
Position Description can be found here
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We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 27th July 2026