NSW Government

Trainee - Unaccredited Position

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

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Paediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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CAM22250 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. Learn more about our network here: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/



Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM22250



The Trainee - Unaccredited Position in Paediatric Plastic Surgery is available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for up to 12 months for the 2025 Clinical Year, from 03 February 2025 to 01 February 2026. The successful applicant will be responsible for inpatient, outpatient and operating theatre patient management and be responsible to the head of the unit. They will also be responsible for initiating projects and participating in ongoing clinical research. The unaccredited trainee will be required to participate on the on call plastic surgery roster after hours.


Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.





Selection Criteria:

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

  2. Minimum three years post graduate experience.

  3. 6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent preferable and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in plastic surgery

  4. Emergency Management of Severe Trauma Course (EMST / ATLS) (Provider / Instructor) and Emergency Management of Severe Burns Course (Provider / Instructor).

  5. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.


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.

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. 

*Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted

Contact Information:


1. For role related queries, please contact Dr. Peter Hayward via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email peter.hayward@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

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