Advanced Trainee
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM24670 Requisition #
**Positions are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (Eastern Paediatric Training Network), and The Children's Hospital at Westmead (Western Paediatric Training Network)**
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) 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.
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24670
Paediatric Advanced Trainee
NSW Paediatric Physician Training - Eastern and Western Networks
Paediatric Advanced Training positions are accredited for advanced training in General Paediatrics or subspecialty training as outlined by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. hese positions are attached to either the Eastern or Western Paediatric Physician Training Networks, each of which is made up of a number of health care facilities, managed by Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead, respectively. As these are network positions, they involve training in a variety of locations and clinical departments. Duties will be performed at more than one place of work. To comply with Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program requirements, trainees may be required to work in accredited facilities (including private hospitals); facilities may be outside of NSW. The composition of each training network is provided in the attached document. There may be additional accredited facilities not listed.
Positions are up to fulltime, to commence within the current 2025 Clinical Year for a period of up to two years. A limited number of job share opportunities may be considered within a network. Information about each network is available in the position description and additional Paediatric Training Network document attached to this advertisement. This position is not suitable for those with RACP Peer Review requirements.
Please refer to the position description, attached document and contact person for further information.
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
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Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have remaining training requirements. Please outline training requirements that will be outstanding as of February 2024 and upload a copy of AT portal to this application.
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Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development. This includes demonstrated ability to teach and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff. Please provide an example.
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Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to actively contribute to clinical team. Please provide an example.
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Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.
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Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
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Demonstrated contribution to quality improvement, hospital services / committees and research. Please provide an example.
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Advanced Paediatric Life Support qualifications or equivalent. Please provide details and upload certification.
Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you upload your CV to the specific application submission (not just your general profile), complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference. Some positions are dependent on external funding and will only be appointed once funding is confirmed. *Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted
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 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
We recognise the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
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.
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Dr Melanie Cruz schn-chw-crmo@health.nsw.gov.au
- Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick: Dr Lindsey Ross schn-sch-crmo@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30, April 2025
