Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: - as per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26870
Remuneration: - as per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26870
What you'll be doing
This Advanced Training position is designed for a Paediatrics or Community and Child Health Advanced trainee seeking to develop clinical, research, and multidisciplinary expertise in Adolescent Addiction Medicine. The role focuses on providing supervised, effective medical care to paediatric patients presenting with drug and alcohol use issues in a complex clinical environment.
The position supports both professional development and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. It involves clinical service provision, including drug withdrawal management and relapse prevention.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
The position supports both professional development and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. It involves clinical service provision, including drug withdrawal management and relapse prevention.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- At least four postgraduate years and Registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in General Paediatrics and/or Community Child Health.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated interest in quality improvement, risk management and patient safety.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and willingness to teach junior medical staff and students.
- Demonstrated interest in addiction medicine, including clinical experience, research or quality activities.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Philippa Edwards on Philippa.Edwards@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
