Provisional Fellow
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25014
Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Provisional Fellow positions are available for the 2026 Clinical Year, commencing from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
The position involves a clinical role within the Cardiac Service of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), working at both The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH). This position also involves a leadership and educational role and provides an opportunity to develop skills important for a consultant role in the inpatient and outpatient setting, with the support from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultants as needed.
The Fellow will work closely with many of the other clinical teams in inpatient and outpatient care both clinically and strategically. The education role includes clinical supervision within the Heart Centre and Cardiac Service more broadly as well as the hospital wide education programs on both sites. Fellows will be required to provide clinical support across SCHN.
The position provides effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy, while developing expertise in surgical practice, in a complex clinical environment. It assists in ensuring that the service provided to patients and their families in New South Wales and beyond is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible and transparent. The role will develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with congenital heart disease and associated complex health problems.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.
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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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Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons as an Advanced Trainee or overseas equivalent.
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Has completed minimum of 3 years of adult cardiac surgical training and a minimum of 6 months experience in paediatric cardiac surgery within the last 12-18 months.
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Technical skills to allow surgical management of emergency situations with cardiac surgery patients (has performed cannulation & decannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, sternotomy).
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Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with 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, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
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Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
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Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Paediatric Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the hospital and participation in Hospital Committee preferable.
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.
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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3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Ian Nicholson via email at ian.nicholson@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 09, June 2025
