Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 12255 Parkville, Biomedical Precinct Be at the forefront of Paediatric Dental Care Collaborate with internal and external services to develop a more patient centred, standardised and sustainable model of care Lead and contribute to exciting clinical research Excellent Salary Packaging Options About the Role This is a Fixed Term Part Time position to cover Parental Leave for 9 months, at 28 hours per fortnight within the dental department.
A Consultant Paediatric Dentist is required to provide additional inpatient and outpatient dental care to children with a broad range of medical conditions and special needs.
The successful candidate will work with both the senior and junior dental registrars in the paediatric dental outpatient clinic and is expected to provide after hours on-call dental consultant support.
Appropriate professional support will be provided by the senior consultant dental staff within the Department.
This position is designed for paediatric dentists with experience in managing patients with complex medical needs, multidisciplinary care and dental trauma.
What you'll achieve: Planning and providing comprehensive dental care to patients in an outpatient setting.
Performing comprehensive dental care under general anaesthesia to patients with complex medical needs and/or trauma.
Supervising junior medical staff members in managing eligible inpatients and outpatients in clinics, wards and under general anesthesia.
Coordinate dental care in consultation with the medical or multidisciplinary team where necessary.
Participate in continuing education within the RCH and Department and participate in staff meetings.
Providing professional guidance and support for a multidisciplinary team.
Your skills and experience: Demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a small team.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead by example in providing the highest quality clinical care to children and young people.
Specialist Dental Registration with AHPRA.
Preferably have Specialist Stream Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry or are in the process of obtaining your fellowship would be desirable.
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About the Department The Department of Dentistry provides clinical care for children and adolescents with complex medical and dental problems which may prevent them from obtaining dental care safely elsewhere.
We provide preventive, restorative and some orthodontic services under local and general anaesthesia along with routine dental care.
What we offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Professional development and special events.
Other requirements: 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.
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 Dr Lochana Ramalingam via email .
Job type: Fixed term - Part time Job classification: Undefined Contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr
