NSW Government

SCHN - Post Graduate Fellow - Clinical Toxicology, NSWPIC (eCredential)

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

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Post Graduate Fellow
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REQ523006 Requisition #
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Oct 16, 2024 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: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Post Grad Fellow
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ523006
Applications are via eCredential

The NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) at The Children's Hospital at Westmead are seeking a temporary 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week) Post Graduate Fellow - Clinical Toxicology to join their team. This position is for 12 months commencing ASAP.

What you'll be doing
  • The training program aims to provide supervised on-call exposure to medical fellows who have previous training in clinical toxicology. You will provide telephone-based risk assessment and poisoning management advice unique to the poisons information centre environment. This may allow fellows to pursue a career in clinical toxicology and to work with one of the poisons information centres in Australia or elsewhere in the world.
  • Fellows will gain exposure to poison centre toxicology cases under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or one or more of the nominated Consultant VMO toxicologists.
  • The fellow will be the primary point of referral for medical toxicology cases during their on-call period. Cases will be referred to them by the Specialists in Poisons Information (SPIs), based at the NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, or at one of the other Australian poisons information centres.
  • Fellows will be expected to make a detailed log of all calls, including the presenting problems, risk assessment and advice given as well as follow-up, particularly on any complex calls, as necessary. All calls should be reviewed with the supervising toxicologists backing up the fellow in a timely fashion.
  • Fellows will follow-up all NSW, ACT and Tasmanian calls referred to a clinical toxicologist and document those calls.
  • Fellows will contribute to the mortality and morbidity review.
  • Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families and adults as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.
  • 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 and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.

 All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.

 Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement.

 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, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

 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://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

 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.

  1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
  2. Approximately 12 months recent experience in clinical toxicology, and currently working in a clinical toxicology service with an endorsement from the department head to substantiate the placement.
  3. Possess a recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical toxicology or are in the final stages of attaining it.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  5. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
  7. Availability to participate in an on-call roster including overnights and weekends and to respond in a reasonable time.

Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Darren Roberts on Darren.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.


Applications Close: Tuesday, 5th November 2024

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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.

For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au

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