Clinical Lead - Medicine, NSW Children, Young People and Families Health Network
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- REQ565412 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ565412
Following the recent review of the Children’s Healthcare Network the NSW Children, Young People and Families Health Network (CYPFHN) was formed. CYPFHN is a statewide service hosted by Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). Applicants from across NSW are encouraged to apply. A NSW Health location or facility at a relevant Local Health District close to the successful applicants geographical location will be negotiated with a relevant Local Health District if required.
The Clinical Lead – Medical will bring a clear medical voice and broad knowledge and understanding of the NSW health system. Working with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders from various clinical and professional backgrounds, this role will provide expertise and support to programs, projects and initiatives and bring the clinical perspective to the work of CYPFHN.
CYPFHN is a statewide service hosted by Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).
CYPFHN is a diverse, multidisciplinary, dispersed team. The key purpose of CYPFHN is to support statewide implementation of strategic priorities for the health of children, young people and families.
CYPFHN works system wide, working collaboratively with clinical staff, senior management, and executive stakeholders from Local Health Districts (LHDs) and Specialty Health Networks (SHNs), NSW Health agencies, clinical networks, peer groups and communities of practice to implement statewide priority projects. Projects typically focus on the implementation of change or other key initiatives aligned with the strategic directions for children, young people and families in NSW.
NSW Health 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 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 refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
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://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Health 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 NSW Health 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.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title 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 relevant University. The academic title will be held for the duration of the appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to NSW Health for clinical matters.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician and/or overseas trained specialist pathway. Demonstrated substantial experience in paediatrics, child health or young people’s health.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering strategic initiatives and leading clinical improvement projects including project planning and negotiation, stakeholder engagement, implementation, milestone reporting, and plan for evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging clinical practitioners and different stakeholders at all levels of an organisation to create and sustain partnerships across entities, motivate and influence others.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, with experience in empowering and motivating teams, highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, incorporating a high standard of oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting complex information and data and competence in the use of Microsoft Office and a range of computer systems.
- Demonstrated experience in providing support and mentoring others to facilitate implementation and management of projects in order to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Ability to contribute to planning and implementation of priority projects in paediatric settings with sound understanding of the broader policy and strategic context.
- Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gretchen Buck on Gretchen.Buck@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 16 May 2025, Friday
