SCHN - Adolescent Medicine - Gender Service - Staff Specialist (eCredential)
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- Specialist
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- REQ569874 Requisition #
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- Apr 22, 2025 Post Date
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: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ569874
Applications are via eCredential
The Adolescent Medicine Department at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network are seeking a temporary 0.4FTE (16 hours per week ) Staff Specialist to join their team until January 2026. The role will be based predominantly at the Children’s Hospital Westmead working with the Trans and Gender Diverse team.
The staff specialist role is responsible for the assessment and management of children and adolescents presenting to the clinical services within the Department of Adolescent Medicine, SCHN. The role involves assessment and management of adolescents with a diverse range of presentations within a multidisciplinary model of care.
The Staff Specialist for the Gender Service provides Paediatric and Adolescent assessment, medical management, clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, inpatient and outpatient consultations, on call for Adolescent services, supervision of junior medical staff and education within the Department of Adolescent Medicine. The Staff Specialist will 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 PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.
All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the
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, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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.
- Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Fellowship of the RACP or other specialist college in Paediatric subspecialty relevant to working within Paediatric Gender Services.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in adolescents and young adults medicine, including interest in vulnerable and diverse populations.
- Demonstrate commitment to advancing Adolescent Medicine's clinical, research and training agendas, including commitment to clinical practice improvement.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Available to participate in the Adolescent Medicine On Call Roster.
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For role related queries or questions contact Chamila Mendis on chamila.mendis@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: Monday, 5 May 2025
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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
