See
the rewarding impact of your work!
Further
your diagnostic skills in paediatric EEG, neonatal EEG and
neurophysiological monitoring.
Please note, the closing
date for applications to be submitted has been
extended.
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointment(s)
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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About
the Role
Perth Children’s Hospital
are seeking Clinical Neurophysiology Scientists to
join our specialised Neurophysiology department and ensure the
delivery of patient-centred and family centred care.
In this role, you will
perform a range of paediatric neurophysiological diagnostic
procedures and monitoring, contributing directly to the diagnosis
and care of infants, children and adolescents. You will work
collaboratively with paediatric neurologists and multidisciplinary
teams, while continuing to build your expertise in a supportive,
learning-focused environment.
Your ability to adapt your
approach to meet the diverse needs of children, caregivers, and
colleagues will be key to success in this role.
Key responsibilities
include:
- Conducting a variety of
paediatric neurophysiological tests including EEG, evoked
potentials, and nerve conduction studies, providing accurate
and timely neurophysiological assessments.
- Analysing test results,
ensuring comprehensive and precise reports for patient
records.
- Maintaining
neurophysiological equipment, ensuring accuracy and
functionality.
- Staying
up-to-date with advancements in clinical neurophysiology and
paediatric neurology research.
- Contributing to quality
improvement initiatives and upholding our commitment to
excellence in patient care.
About
Our Team:
The Neurophysiology
Department is part of the Children’s Neuroscience Service at PCH
and provides comprehensive diagnostic and monitoring services for
children from preterm to 18 years of age, with a particular focus
on epilepsy and complex neurological conditions.
Our services include EEGs,
neonatal EEGs for infants in intensive care (via a satellite
service to King Edward Memorial Hospital), evoked potentials and
intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during brain and
spinal surgeries.
As part of our commitment to
healthier futures for our young patients, we are proud to
contribute to clinical research and contributes to peer-reviewed
publications in collaboration with Telethon Kids Research Institute
and university partners..
Read more about the
role here in
an interview excerpt with a member of our Neurophysiology
team.
How
to Apply
Applications are required to
be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via
www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Your ability to meet the work-related
requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment
process.
For your written application
please provide the following:
- A cover
letter that answers the 4 below questions:
- Describe a time when
you have had to adjust your usual communication style with your
audience of children, care givers and staff. What
strategies do you use to ensure you communicate effectively
with each specific target audience?
- Describe how you’ve
used your acquired neuro-anatomy and physiology knowledge in
your current or previous role.
- Describe a time
while working autonomously when you have used your professional
judgement to adapt test parameters in a critical patient care
setting.
- Describe the
strategies you use to manage high work levels in a clinical
setting.
- A current
resume which summarises your patient experience,
tertiary qualifications and how you can meet the clinical
requirements of this position.
- Please
provide the name, email and contact details of two
referees who can be contacted to provide a
reference. Referees should include at least one individual
who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
(We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to
contacting your listed referees).
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation. Please note, applicants must have a
current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email
address will be used for communication with
applicants.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
Role related
questions: We encourage you to
contact Linda Palumbo (Chief
Clinical Neurophysiology Scientist) on email linda.palumbo@health.wa.gov.au or
phone 08 6456 4274 with any specific questions related to this
role.
Help in submitting
your application: If you experience technical
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term
and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that
allow working rights within Australia.
Working With Children
check: This position is subject to a Western
Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and
people with disabilities.
In addition, we are
committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health
Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
This is a recruitment pool,
and as such the following should be noted:
- Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may
be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 30/06/2026.
About
CAHS
The Child and Adolescent
Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider
for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only
dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people.
CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health,
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees,
our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial
Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160
community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information
about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
click here
CAHS
values: To achieve our vision of healthy
kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a
workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values
of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support
for your interview process
CAHS is committed to
ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all
applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to
accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion
and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent
Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach the team via
CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
