Provisional Fellow
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM21726 Requisition #
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
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM21726
The Marie Bashir Clinical Research Provisional Fellowship in Adolescent Health is available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for the 2025 Clinical Year, from 03 February 2025 to 01 February 2026. This Provisional Fellowship was named after the former Governor of New South Wales and former Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Professor Marie Bashir. The Marie Bashir Fellowships acknowledge the great role that she played in the development of adolescent mental health services in New South Wales and her abiding concerns for youth health care, particularly for those at the margins of society.
The work that the Provisional Clinical Research Fellow in Adolescent Health undertakes is a combination of clinical care and clinical research. The position would suit either a Paediatric or Adult Medicine Advanced Trainee, including trainees undertaking sub-specialty training where Adolescent and Young Adult patients might form a significant proportion of their clinical work. This position is accredited for advanced dual training in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for 6 months Core A and 6 months Core B.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an Advanced Trainee (AT) (preferably in the final year of training).
- 3-6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent preferable.
- Previous experience in either: a) clinical management of adolescents and/or some experience in adolescent health b) basic knowledge of clinical research processes and methods c) elected training pathway where adolescent and young adult medicine training relevant d) possible interest in RACP AYAM training.
- 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, and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
- Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Paediatric Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the Hospital, participation in Hospital Committees preferable.
Application Information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position. 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.
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.
*Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted
Contact Information:
1. For role related queries, please contact Dr. Marilyn Paull via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email Marilyn.Paull@health.nsw.gov.au
2. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information.
Applications Close: 24, November 2024
