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/
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26039
1. Provide effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy, while developing expertise in nuclear medicine practice, in a complex clinical environment.
2. Assist 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.
3. Develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with complex health problems.
The Department of Nuclear Medicine is an accredited department for 12 months for training in Paediatric Nuclear Medicine by the Australia and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine. The position enables the applicant to gain experience in paediatric nuclear medicine in all areas ranging from in-vivo techniques, general paediatric nuclear medicine studies, paediatric PET studies, bone mineral density and correlation with other medical imaging modalities. The Trainee is exposed to technical areas of nuclear medicine and radio-pharmacy. The Trainee is supervised by accredited physicians in nuclear medicine with particular expertise in paediatric nuclear medicine.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
- At least three years post graduate experience
- Demonstrated highly developed communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated high standard of patient care
- Demonstrated understanding of research methodology and research experience
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and a willingness to participate in teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff
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.
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.
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Kevin London via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email Kevin.London@health.nsw.gov.au
4) 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: 05, August 2025
