Provisional Fellow - Paediatric General Surgery
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ562742 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 Full Time
Position Classification: JMO Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4 ($110,986 - $139,187 p.a)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ562742
This Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Surgery (Clinical) is based at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The department of General Surgery at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is a high-volume centre (more than 3000 cases annually) that can offer a broad experience in Paediatric General Surgery and Sub Specialties. It also has a number of well-developed subspecialty teams that have focused areas of practice. These include Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Onco Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and Urology. The position is available for 12 months, commencing from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, or 04 August 2026 to 01 August 2027.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.
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.
- Obtained FRACS in Paediatric Surgery or recognised International Paediatric Surgery specialist qualification. Demonstrate an interest in Paediatric Surgery including subspecialties. Candidates close to finishing their training in Paediatric Surgery will also be considered.
- Paediatric surgery experience in a tertiary centre.
- Excellent communication skills with leadership and team building skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Demonstrated aptitude for clinical and academic paediatric surgical and related teaching of Medical Students, Junior medical staff and other clinical staff in theatres, clinics and at formal teaching sessions.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to supervise Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
- Demonstrated interest, motivation and capability in research.
- Emergency Management of Severe Trauma Course or equivalent (EMST / APLS/ ATLS or equivalent) or registered to undertake one before starting in position.
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.
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Applications Close: Sunday 6 April 2025 (11:59pm AEST)
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