Provisional Fellow
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- Paediatrics and Child Health
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM25016 Requisition #
*Clinical Ethics*
This position works across The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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 Part Time
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: CAM25016
The 0.5 FTE Clinical Ethics Provisional Fellowship at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is available for the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
This is an Advanced Training position in Clinical Ethics. The Fellow will help provide input and participate in further developing the SCHN Clinical Ethics Support Service (CESS) which is acknowledged as an important service within the Network. The Fellowship is a valuable learning experience both for the Fellow and the Network, in developing and sharing ethics capacity at all organisational levels, and reflecting on ‘what we ought to do, not just what we can do’ in clinical care.
The Fellow will be involved in all five domains of the SCHN CESS: education, clinical ethics consultation, embedding ethics into organisational policy, research and academic connections and clinical ethics service planning and development. The fellow will assist in planning and scheduling Clinical Ethics meetings and forums and participate in education, service delivery and research with support from the Clinical Ethicist and Clinical Ethics Medical Lead. Advanced training in bioethics is currently offered via universities as a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master's degree or PhD studies, all of which require major commitment of time and money.
This Network role involves dividing time equitably and attending activities and meetings at both The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH). The Fellowship offers an invaluable opportunity to gain experience and training in Clinical Ethics. The Fellow will also contribute to the important development of the SCHN Clinical Ethics Support Service.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.
This position works across The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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 Part Time
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: CAM25016
The 0.5 FTE Clinical Ethics Provisional Fellowship at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is available for the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
This is an Advanced Training position in Clinical Ethics. The Fellow will help provide input and participate in further developing the SCHN Clinical Ethics Support Service (CESS) which is acknowledged as an important service within the Network. The Fellowship is a valuable learning experience both for the Fellow and the Network, in developing and sharing ethics capacity at all organisational levels, and reflecting on ‘what we ought to do, not just what we can do’ in clinical care.
The Fellow will be involved in all five domains of the SCHN CESS: education, clinical ethics consultation, embedding ethics into organisational policy, research and academic connections and clinical ethics service planning and development. The fellow will assist in planning and scheduling Clinical Ethics meetings and forums and participate in education, service delivery and research with support from the Clinical Ethicist and Clinical Ethics Medical Lead. Advanced training in bioethics is currently offered via universities as a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master's degree or PhD studies, all of which require major commitment of time and money.
This Network role involves dividing time equitably and attending activities and meetings at both The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH). The Fellowship offers an invaluable opportunity to gain experience and training in Clinical Ethics. The Fellow will also contribute to the important development of the SCHN Clinical Ethics Support Service.
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.
- Registered with a recognised Australasian College training program as an advanced trainee or equivalent, demonstrating progression through training.
- Demonstrated interest in ethics. Please provide examples.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a 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 ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
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 - 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 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified for vaccination, assessment and screening requirements.
This position requires a NSW 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/.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network upholds the rights of children and young people so that they feel heard, safe, and protected. 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.
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Applications Close: 09, June 2025
