Trainee - Unaccredited Position
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- Paediatric Surgery
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- Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
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- CAM13129 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: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM13129
Remuneration: per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM13129
Paediatric Surgical Unaccredited Trainee positions are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, for up to 12 months, for the 2022 Clinical Year from 07 February 2022 to 05 February 2023.
The role provides an opportunity for further development of paediatric skills in the spheres of clinical care, surgical procedures, education and supervision under the supervision of consultant paediatric surgeons. Responsibilities will include providing surgical support to the patients of paediatric Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers, trauma and emergency support to the patients in all clinical areas of the hospital including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, inpatient and outpatient areas and at Royal Hospital for Women. The role will also include teaching of junior medical officers, nurses and undergraduates.
This position is not accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).
Information and Application:
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 complete and submit your application prior to the closing date.
Some positions are dependent on external funding and will only be appointed once funding is confirmed.
Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference.
Selection Criteria:
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
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Minimum three years postgraduate experience
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At least 12 months previous paediatric or adult equivalent surgical experience
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
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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
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Demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving
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Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self education
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Contact Information:
1) For role related queries or questions, please contact Dr Bruce Currie via telephone on 02 9382 1111 or email Bruce.Currie@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: Thursday 9th December 2021
*Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted
