Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2026
Remuneration: As per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27032
What you'll be doing
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney. RPAH is also one of Australia's leading quaternary referral hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiothoracic/adult ECMO, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgical oncology, colorectal, liver and kidney transplants. There are >5000 deliveries / year at RPAH, with the neonatal unit having around 1000 admissions annually.
We are seeking 1 advanced trainee in paediatrics with an interest in neonatology to fill 1FTE position. This position is accredited for advanced training in neonatology by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The position would suit an advanced trainee undertaking perinatal training, or a general paediatric advanced trainee wishing to gain more experience in neonatal care.
What we can offer you:
- Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environment
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
- Salary packaging and fitness passport for eligible staff including utilizing SLHD gym facilities
- Wellbeing, advocacy, mentorship and support opportunities exclusively for medical staff through SLHDs multifaceted workplace program MDOK.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Registered for advanced training in Neonatology or advanced general paediatric training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
- At least six months experience as an advanced trainee in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit with an interest in undertaking further advanced training in Neonatology within Australia.
- Demonstrate developed skills in all procedures used in neonatal intensive care.
- Ability to make independent clinical decisions within the limits of ability and to know when to consult for advice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and families and have a good track record of working well within a team.
- Demonstrate an interest and an ability to perform independent research, and demonstrate an understanding of good teaching methods and a commitment to instruction and supervision of Junior Medical and other clinical staff.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Lutz on Tracey.Lutz@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 25 September 2025
