SCHN - Staff Specialist - Paediatric Gastroenterology, SCH (eCredential)
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- REQ612363 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Learn more about our network: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ612363
Applications are via eCredential
The Gastroenterology department at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is seeking a permanent 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team.
What you'll be doing
Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in review and quality improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff and medical students.
Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
To deliver evidence- based care to children with gastroenterological, hepatological, and nutritional disorders
To support the research and educational activities of the gastroenterology department.
Develop and undertake world class research that enhances health outcomes of children with gastroenterological, hepatological, and nutritional disorders
Develop and support the educational activities within the Department and more broadly across the hospital.
Mentor and train the next generation of health professionals and scientists in the field of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.
Effectively work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in review and improvement activities that focus on measurable impact on health outcomes.
Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance
with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist - Paediatric Gastroenterologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, and management of complex and rare diseases in the field at the role delineation of the service.
- Being certified for the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy including stricture dilations, foreign body removals, polypectomy, banding, management of GI bleeding. Additional expertise in performing pH-Impedance testing, oesophageal and ano-rectal manometry is desirable. Experience in treatment of disorders of neuro-gastroenterology and motility, aero-digestive conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, hepatology, nutrition
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team. Proven expertise in working effectively with stakeholders, including consumers. Willingness to take part in non-clinical activities, including administration
- Possess (or enrolled in) a higher research degree, and an ongoing commitment to research and translating research into clinical practice
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster, including weekend and public holiday cover, and to respond on site within a reasonable time
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the relevant University. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for clinical matters.
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For role related queries or questions contact Usha Krishnan on Usha.Krishnan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: Tuesday 21st October 2025
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Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.
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