Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26937
Living in our region
Hunter New England is a large, diverse area and is about the size of England. This beautiful area has appealed to many an urban professional seeking a more relaxed lifestyle and to indulge a passion for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling career.
HNE Health also offers a wonderful family environment with excellent public and private schools, first-class universities and the only regional medical research institute in Australia. Health professionals across HNE Health are involved in extensive clinical and laboratory research programs, many of them in conjunction with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).
Where you'll be working
John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH) is a specialised tertiary referral paediatric hospital in Newcastle, providing complex medical, surgical, major trauma and neonatal care services for Northern NSW. The Children's Hospital in Newcastle, one of three children's hospitals in NSW, will over the course of a year see almost 25,000 children and young people present to the emergency department, have 9,000 admitted to hospital and perform over 100,000 occasions of service through outpatient clinics. Other regional hospitals part of the HNEkidshealth Network are Belmont, Cessnock, Maitland, Singleton, Armidale, Tamworth and Manning Hospital.
What you'll be doing
This position is suitable for an applicant who wishes exposure to advanced paediatric surgical, neonatal and paediatric urology to further a career as a paediatric surgeon or urologist. It includes an active role in various aspects of the Paediatric General Surgery and Urology, Trauma (including burns) and other subspecialties including administrative, clinical, quality improvement, educational and research activities. The responsibilities, which accompany this function, include clinical and non-clinical activities as determined by the Director of Paediatric Surgery and Trauma services.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Advanced qualification in Paediatric/General Surgery or demonstration of pursuing one is desirable
- Minimum four years post graduate medical experience at commencement of post
- Demonstrated ability to do routine acute paediatric surgical procedures with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
- Demonstrated effective teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary clinical care team.
- Evidence of continue professional development and commitment to self- education.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and ability in teaching and research.
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For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Hamnett on Robyn.Hamnett@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14, October 2025
