Trainee - Unaccredited Position
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- CAM26053 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
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.
Employment Type: Temporary
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26053
The Paediatric Plastic Surgery Trainee - Unaccredited Position is available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH), for the 2026 Clinical Year, for up to 12 months from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
The Paediatric Plastics Surgical Trainee - Unaccredited Position at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, provides an opportunity for a Trainee to further develop paediatric skills in the spheres of clinical care, plastics procedures, education and supervision under the supervision of consultant paediatric plastic surgeons.
The Trainee's responsibilities will include providing skilled surgical support to the patients of paediatric Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers in the Department of plastic surgery, trauma and emergency support to the patients in the Emergency Department, plastic surgery consultation and service to other disciplines in the hospital as well as teaching of junior medical officers, nurses and undergraduates. It is a requirement of this position to be available to participate in both overtime and on call rosters. The Department of Plastic Surgery provides a range of services for the city of Sydney and the state of New South Wales. This includes management of plastic surgical conditions of newborns, infants and adolescents.
Please refer to the position description for further information. This position is not accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- A minimum of three (3) full years of postgraduate experience with previous surgical experience
- Successful completion of the FRACS Generic Surgical Science Examination (GSSE) and demonstrated progress towards career goals in plastic surgery.
- Demonstrated clinical competency and ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences
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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/.
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.
Application Information:
1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
Contact Information:
1. For role related queries, please contact the SCH Chief Resident Medical Officer via telephone on 02 9382 1760 or email SCHN-SCH-CRMO@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: 05, August 2025
