SCHN - Staff Specialist - Neuro-Oncology, CHW (eCredential)
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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.
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Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ487580
Applications are via eCredential
The Cancer Centre for Children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead are seeking a permanent 0.5 FTE Staff Specialist to join their Neuro-Oncology team. The position is anticipated to commence on 8th July 2024.
What you'll be doing
To participate actively in the development, conduct and oversight of clinical trials as principal or associate investigators.
To enhance clinical applications of novel cancer therapies and diagnostic technologies in the evaluation of patients with cancer and their responses to treatment.
To fully participate in the Multidisciplinary team approach to care and to contribute actively in the area of research, education and advocacy.
To ensure that clinical services are centred on improving and delivering excellence in clinical care for children and supporting their families.
To participate in quality improvement activities, and the training and education of staff.
Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.
Applicants must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 2 primary doses are required for Category A positions (refer to NSW Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases).
In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
This 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 the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, Paediatric Oncologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or other specialist college as per the Staff Specialist (State) Award
- Training comparable to the requirements of the RACP Specialist Advisory Committee in Medical Oncology
- Pertinent clinical experience in the management of the wide spectrum of paediatric oncology diseases, particularly paediatric neuro-oncologic conditions, along with capacity to develop and apply emerging novel strategies in cancer care
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a high level of communication skills
- Commitment to participate in peer review, quality improvement, patient safety and risk assessment with a commitment to teaching
- Evidence of continuing professional development together with evidence with commitment to the goals of an organisation in which the applicant has worked beyond direct patient care
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, initiate, implement and evaluate clinical quality improvement within the Oncology service
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title (levels A to D) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the University Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for clinical matters.
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