Trainee - Unaccredited Position
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: CAM30188
The Paediatric Surgical Unaccredited Trainee position at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) is available for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028. The position provides an opportunity for further development of paediatric skills in the spheres of newborn intensive care clinical care, surgical procedures, education and supervision under the supervision of consultant paediatric surgeons and neonatologist.
This is a full time position in which the successful candidate will spend 6 months in the Department of Paediatric Surgery and 6 months in Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, both at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The position is designed to allow a broad and stimulating exposure to all aspects of paediatric and newborn surgery at a junior trainee level. The Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care is a level 6 unit. The Department of Paediatric Surgery is a busy and an apex referral unit for subspecialty surgeries. The Department of Surgery and the Grace Centre for Newborn Care, both deal with a large number of surgical conditions in the newborn.
The position is suitable for candidates with a minimum of 18 months paediatric surgical experience looking to further their experience in this area. This position provides effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy, while developing expertise in surgical practice and newborn intensive care, in a complex clinical environment. The Trainee will assist in ensuring that the service provided to patients and their families in New South Wales and beyond is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible and transparent. Trainees will develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with complex health problems. It is a requirement of this position to be available to participate in both overtime and on call rosters.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information. This position is is not accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Minimum three years postgraduate experience.
- At least 18 months previous paediatric surgical experience or equivalent.
- 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.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
- 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.
- Demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving.
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, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application, or contact SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement
This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
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3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Aniruddh Deshpande at aniruddh.deshpande@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 04, August 2026
