SCHN - Staff Specialist - Adolescent Medicine - Trans and Gender Service - Randwick & Westmead (eCredential)

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 Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

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.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

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://ocg.nsw.gov.au/ 

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, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

1. Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Fellowship of the RACP or other specialist college in Paediatric subspecialty relevant to working within Paediatric Trans and Gender Services.
3. Demonstrated clinical experience in adolescents and young adults medicine, including interest in vulnerable and diverse populations.
4. Demonstrate commitment to advancing Adolescent Medicine's clinical, research and training agendas, including commitment to clinical practice improvement.
5. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
6. Demonstrated effective clinical communication written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
7. Available to participate in the Adolescent Medicine on-call roster.