Advanced Trainee

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Trainee to join the neonatology team within the Department of Newborn Care

What you will be doing:

This position is open to qualified candidates who are currently in advanced neonatal and/or general pediatric training. This position presents an ideal opportunity to further a candidates neonatal specific clinical skills. You will be part of the neonatal team at RPA, primarily managing acute care babies within the neonatal intensive care unit, special care unit and postnatal ward- all with the appropriate degrees of independence.

Within the role, there are also opportunities to further enhance your skills in both clinical research and teaching, with support provided in both these activities.  

Department of Newborn Care

RPAH has a level 6 obstetric and highly regarded maternal fetal medicine service which contribute to >5000 deliveries / year at RPAH. As well as managing all babies requiring intensive care support within the Sydney Local Health District, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a level 5 service and also part of the NSW state-wide neonatal referral service. In total the unit has 1000 admissions annually. The candidate will be seen as a senior member of the JMO team, and be given responsibilities to manage babies within NICU, the special care unit, postnatal ward and outpatients with appropriate levels of supervision.

The Department of Newborn Care incorporates a broad multidisciplinary team managing inpatients and outpatients. The successful applicant will need to be able to work efficiently within these teams, have high level communication skills and work seamlessly with other professionals within the department, and RPAH.
 

Where you will be working:

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney. RPAH is also one of Australia's leading quaternary referral hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiothoracic/ adult ECMO, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgical oncology, colorectal, liver and kidney transplants.

What we can offer you:

• Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environment
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Salary packaging and fitness passport for eligible staff including utilizing SLHD gym facilities
• Wellbeing, advocacy, mentorship and support opportunities exclusively for medical staff through SLHDs multifaceted workplace program MDOK.

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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