Neurologist/ Epileptologist

Reference Number:52748:Neurologist/ EpileptologistEmployment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experience Neurologists to join the Neurology department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.

In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role This role requires the successful applicant to:

Staff a first seizure clinic, an epilepsy clinic and ward service in both neurology and stroke

This role is responsible for

Providing excellent Neurology and Epileptology inpatient and outpatient care, specifically providing a first seizure clinic, an epilepsy clinic and ward service in both neurology and stroke

Engagement in Neurology unit activities including multidisciplinary meetings, quality projects and medical education

To be successful in this role you will have

Undergraduate or postgraduate medical degree

Appropriate specialty qualifications such as Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), subspecialty Epilepsy training and ANZAN level 2 or higher EEG accreditation

Experience and good working knowledge of the diagnosis and management of patients with Epilepsy, General Neurological conditions and Stroke in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated skills in Epilepsy, Neurological and Stroke diagnosis and management

Well developed approach to clinical medicine and medical education

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.

Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning 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.

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