Provisional Fellow
Provisional Fellow – Clinical Genetics (Research), Royal North Shore Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Remuneration: As per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: CAM27600
An exciting opportunity to join the team in the Clinical Genetics (Research) Department at Royal North Shore Hospital. Rewarding career opportunities are available at NSLHD and offer a flexible career with a diverse and interesting case mix where medical staff are involved in all aspects of a patient's care.
Where you'll be working - Royal North Shore Hospital
Royal North Shore Hospital is a principal tertiary referral hospital for Northern Sydney Local Health District providing a comprehensive range of complex services to patients from across NSW. It has a strong and proud history in education, research and provision of high quality clinical care. Royal North Shore Hospital provides specialty services including major trauma, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, neonatal intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology alongside acute medical, surgical, mental health, paediatric, cancer and maternity services. The campus is also home to The Kolling – a medical research institute jointly governed with the University of Sydney
For more information https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
What you'll be doing
The positions are available to Advanced Trainees of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Paediatrics, Adult Medicine or equivalent recognised colleges in Australasia or overseas.
These positions can be recognised for Advanced Training in Clinical Genetics. Applications are welcomed from those interested in a 6-12 month period of clinical genetics training, as an adjunct to training in another sub-specialty or in general paediatrics, as well as those pursuing advanced training in clinical genetics.
Successful applicants will be involved in paediatric, prenatal, adult and specialty outpatient genetics clinics, multidisciplinary meetings and inpatient consultations. Genetics Fellows participate in activities of the NSW Clinical Genetics inter-campus educational programs. Participation in teaching other junior staff is encouraged. Opportunities exist for some clinical research within these positions, subject to availability.
The position provides Advanced Trainees with immersive, supported learning of the basic principles of clinical genetics, syndrome diagnosis, genetic testing, counselling and ethical issues relevant to both clinical genetics and broader practice. It will provide the applicant with a unique opportunity to become familiar with the application and interpretation of new genomic testing techniques, increasing in importance for most areas of medical practice with the ongoing integration of genomics into both specialty and mainstream medical care.
Additionally, the position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals. The Provisional Fellow role is a leadership role both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team but also across the broader hospital community.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process as per Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
- Eligible to registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent at commencement of Fellowship
- 3-6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent preferable
- Completion of mandatory training as required by RACP or equivalent (if applicant registered with RACP) preferable
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to be involved in research projects
- Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the Hospital, participation in Hospital Committees preferable
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy PD2024_015, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Working with Children Check
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by Service NSW. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Service NSW https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Yemima Berman at yemima.berman@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7, Dec 2025
