Provisional Fellow
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM25053 Requisition #
*Sleep Medicine*
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/
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25053
The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Sleep Medicine at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. The position is accredited for advanced training and would be suitable for a candidate interested in a career in general or subspecialty training.
This Paediatric Sleep Medicine Provisional Fellow position at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), is within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), and qualifies for the Sleep Medicine Training Curriculum with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The position provides an opportunity for Advanced Training in Sleep Medicine so applicants should be registered as a trainee with the RACP before commencing this position. Qualifying in Sleep Medicine can take two years in some cases, so this one year position may not complete the full training requirement for sleep medicine for all trainees - applicants should check the guidelines of their relevant College subdivision.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.
Selection Criteria:
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
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Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have preferably completed a minimum 6 months as an Advanced Trainee with RACP (or equivalent) at commencement of Fellowship.
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6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent. Please detail relevant experience.
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
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Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
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Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
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Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
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.
Need 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 Karen Waters on karen.waters@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr Hiran Selvadurai on hiran.selvadurai@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: 09, June 2025
