SCHN - Staff Specialist - Paediatric Sleep Medicine, SCH (eCredential)

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Specialist
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REQ573002 Requisition #

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.

Learn more about our network:  http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ573002

Applications are via eCredential

The Sleep Medicine department at the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is seeking a permanent 0.3 FTE (12 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team. The anticipated commencement for this position is in June 2025. 

What you'll be doing

A permanent part-time staff specialist position is available in the Department of Sleep Medicine at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate and support the clinical services and other activities in the Department of Sleep Medicine, particularly in the areas of respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders in infants and children.

The appointee may be offered a conjoint academic appointment in the School of Women’s and Children’s Health within the Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales at a level commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 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/

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.

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.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

  1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Sleep Medicine, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
  2. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Sleep Medicine at the role delineation of the service
  3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team
  4. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
  6. Relevant post-graduate qualification such as Masters Degree or higher specific to Sleep Medicine.
  7. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

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 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network appointment.  No remuneration is attached to the University appointment.  The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for clinical matters.

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 Arthur Teng on arthur.teng@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: Thursday 15th May 2025

APPLY VIA eCredential NOW: CLICK HERE

Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.

For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au


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