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Locum Neonatologist (Reference Number: 52848) Employment Type: Casual (CS) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) Agency: Northern Health a major provider of acute, maternity, subacute, mental health, specialist, community and homebased services in Melbournes rapidly growing outer north. About the Role The role is responsible for ensuring appropriate neonatal support in inpatient wards (neonatal unit), emergency department, postnatal ward, labour ward and theatre for complex newborn deliveries; participation in audit, quality and education programmes; assisting in training and supervision of registrars/HMOs; and encouraging education and research in neonates/paediatrics. Responsibilities Ensuring appropriate neonatal support in the following areas inpatient wards (neonatal unit), emergency department, postnatal ward, labour ward and theatre (for complex newborn deliveries), thus ensuring the continuity of highquality paediatric services at Northern Health campuses Participation in the ongoing audit, quality and education programs of the W&C division Assisting in Paediatric Registrars, HMOs training, orientation and supervision of registrars/HMOs during paediatric rotation at Northern Health Encouraging, supporting and implementing education and research in neonates/paediatrics Qualifications Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree is essential MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Perinatology/Neonatology SAC) Evidence of appropriate private medical indemnity insurance Experience and sound working knowledge of neonatal intensive care and special care nursery practices Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated clinical leadership, decisionmaking and problemsolving skills Welldeveloped communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to familycentered care Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior medical staff and students Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and evidencebased practice Next Steps If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ''Apply'' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Head of Neonatal Unit - A/Prof Wei Qi Fan, on [email protected] or Kahlia Wood - Divisional Personal Assistant on 03 8405 2581 or [email protected]. Applications close: 29 December 2025 Benefits NH offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include awardwinning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, an awardwinning Health and Wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new Thrive program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr