NSW Government

Trainee - Anatomical Pathology

🔍 Gosford, Gosford Hospital | Central Coast

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Pathology - Anatomical Pathology (including Cytopathology)
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NSW Health Pathology
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CAM24618 Requisition #

Role Title: Trainee
Specialty: Anatomical Pathology
Locations:

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology (Term 2) / Gosford Hospital (Terms 3 and 4)
Royal North Shore Hospital (Term 2) / Westmead Hospital (Terms 3 and 4)
Histopath Diagnostic Specialists (Terms 2, 3 and 4)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract End Date: 1 February 2026
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24618


What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the role is to develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfill the requirements of the RCPA for training in Anatomical Pathology and to become a competent consultant Anatomical Pathologist; and to fulfill the service requirements of the department.

We are currently recruiting to roles in the laboratories listed above. Candidates who are found appointable via this recruitment process, but not successful for the roles listed above, may be offered the opportunity to be placed on an eligibility list. Candidates on this list may be offered an Anatomical Pathology Trainee role in other locations if vacancies arise throughout the remainder of this clinical year. 

All laboratories participating in the Anatomical Pathology Training Program are accredited by the RCPA for specialist Anatomical Pathology training. All participating facilities perform a wide range of diagnostic Anatomical Pathology services. A number also perform work for smaller suburban hospitals within their network and for rural hospitals.

Positions across the State-wide Anatomical Pathology Training Program are networked. Many positions at larger laboratories (anchor sites) will be rotational with partner laboratories on a 6-month / 6-month basis. 

The following training facilities participate in the State-wide NSW Anatomical Pathology Training Program.
  • Australian Clinical Labs
  • Coffs Harbour Hospital
  • Concord Hospital
  • Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
  • Dubbo Hospital
  • Gosford Hospital
  • Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
  • John Hunter Hospital
  • Liverpool Hospital
  • Nepean Hospital
  • Neuropathology (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
  • Orange Hospital
  • Prince of Wales Hospital
  • Royal North Shore Hospital
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
  • Southern IML Pathology
  • St George Hospital
  • St Vincent's Hospital
  • Sydney Children's Hospital Network
  • Tamworth Hospital
  • Wagga Wagga Hospital
  • Westmead Hospital
  • Wollongong Hospital

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
  2. Evidence of general registration and 24 months of clinical experience OR hold an Specialist International Medical Graduate determination issued by the RCPA.
  3. Demonstrated vocational interest in Anatomical Pathology through specific examples (e.g. previous employment, training or research in Anatomical Pathology or related fields; sitting Basic Pathological Sciences exam; attendance at Anatomical Pathology conferences).
  4. Demonstrated understanding of day to day working duties and career path of an Anatomical Pathology Trainee (e.g. visit to Anatomical Pathology laboratory, discussions with Anatomical Pathology trainees/consultants, exploration of RCPA website and NSW Health Pathology website).
  5. Demonstrated participation in quality improvement initiatives relevant to Anatomical Pathology.
  6. Demonstrated experience in working in a multidisciplinary team environment including improvement in patient care and understanding of the NSW Health Code of Conduct.


All applications MUST be supported by full responses to the selection criteria. Applications that do not address or meet the criteria WILL NOT be shortlisted. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

The position requires a 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 Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Lisa Parker on Lisa.Parker@health.nsw.gov.au


Applications Close:  21st April 2025

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