SCHN - Staff Specialist - Paediatric General Medicine, CHW (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 registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Paediatrics, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics at the role delineation of the service including short stay, inpatient and ambulatory outpatient models or care.
3. Proven contemporary experience in the management of children with tertiary general medical conditions, including chronic, complex care needs
4. Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team, provide clinical leadership, and model effective communication in a variety of settings
5. Demonstrated capacity to embrace new models of care, support service redesign, adapt to changing clinical environments, and actively promote a culture of continuous improvement.
6. Demonstrated effective clinical communication skills, including competence with information technology, written documentation, verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the use of technology enhanced or virtual care modalities.
7. Proven commitment to contributing to departmental activities, including teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, support of interprofessional learning, and active engagement in clinical research
8. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.