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- CAM25128 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Requisition ID: CAM25128
This advertisement is for NEW TRAINEES who is seeking to enter accredited training in Anatomical Pathology with the RCPA or those who commenced after February 2025 and appointed outside of a centralised recruitment process. For CONTINUING TRAINEES who have commenced accredited RCPA training in Anatomical Pathology on or before February 2025 and were appointed through a centralised recruitment process, please apply via CAM25127.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfil the requirements of the RCPA for training in Anatomical Pathology to become a competent Anatomical Pathologist; and to fulfil the service requirements of the department Duties are likely to include: assisting consultant Pathologists in the work-up, interpretation and reporting of Histo- and Cyto pathological specimens; notifying and discussing results with clinicians; laboratory based specimen handling; providing advice to clinicians regarding Anatomical Pathology; attending
and participating in multidisciplinary meetings; and participating in research.
All laboratories participating in the centralised recruitment system are accredited by the RCPA for specialist Anatomical Pathology training. All participating facilities perform a wide range of diagnostic Anatomical Pathology services. A number also perform work for smaller suburban hospitals within their network and for rural hospitals.
Duties are likely to include:Assisting consultant Pathologists in the work-up, interpretation and reporting of Histo- and Cyto- pathological specimens.
- Notifying and discussing results with clinicians.
- Laboratory-based specimen handling.
- Providing advice to clinicians regarding Anatomical Pathology.
- Attending and participating in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Participating in research.
Positions across the State-wide Anatomical Pathology Training Program are networked. Positions at larger laboratories (anchor sites) may be rotational with partner laboratories on a 6-month / 6-month basis.
The following training facilities participate in the State-wide NSW Anatomical Pathology Training Program.
- Australian Clinical Labs
- Children's Hospital Westmead
- Coffs Harbour Hospital
- Concord Hospital
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
- Dubbo Hospital
- Gosford Hospital
- Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
- ICPMR Westmead
- John Hunter Hospital
- Liverpool Hospital
- Nepean Hospital
- Neuropathology (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
- Orange Hospital
- Prince of Wales Hospital
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
- St George Hospital
- St Vincent's Hospital & Sacred Heart Health Service
- Tamworth Hospital
- Wagga Wagga Hospital
- Wollongong Hospital / Southern IML Pathology
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Evidence of general registration and 24 months of clinical experience OR hold an Overseas Trained Specialist determination issued by the RCPA.
- Demonstrated vocational interest in Anatomical Pathology through specific examples (e.g. previous employment, training or research in Anatomical Pathology or related fields; sitting Basic Pathological Sciences exam; attendance at Anatomical Pathology conferences).
- Demonstrated understanding of day-to-day working duties and career path of an Anatomical Pathology Trainee (e.g. visits to Anatomical Pathology labs, discussions with Anatomical Pathology trainees / consultants, exploration of RCPA and NSWHP websites).
- Demonstrated participation in or knowledge of clinical or laboratory improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a multidisciplinary team environment including improvement in patient care and understanding of the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applicants who do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.
Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person prior to the advertisement closing.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy DirectivePD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases . All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
The 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 Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
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For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Lisa Parker, NSW Anatomical Pathology Training Coordinator, at Lisa.Parker@health.nsw.gov.au.
For technical or systems related queries please contact the Medical Workforce Unit at NSWPATH-JMOServices@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 5 August 2025
