Advanced Trainee

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
• Currently registered or eligible to register as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or already assessed as a substantially or partially comparable overseas trained specialist by OTP Unit of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians requiring top training or peer review in General Paediatrics.
• Completion of a minimum 12 months paediatric experience in the last 2 years in a large paediatric unit.
• Demonstrated experience and training in paediatric procedural and advanced resuscitation skills including venepuncture, cannulation, bladder catheterisation, lumbar puncture, intubation and hand ventilation.
• This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
• Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
• To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.

1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
3. Demonstrated experience and training in paediatric procedural and resuscitation skills including venepuncture, cannulation, bladder catheterisation, lumbar puncture and hand ventilation.
4. Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
5. Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education.
8. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Habib Bhurawala, Head of Department Paediatrics on 02 4734 3363 or habib.bhurawala@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 06-Aug-2024

To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit our Junior Medical Officer Careers page.

NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.