SCHN - Staff Specialist - Paediatric Cardiologist SCHN (Randwick & Westmead) (eCredential)
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- REQ554872 Requisition #
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- Feb 13, 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.
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ554872
A temporary position has arisen to backfill leave for 15 months commencing April 2025. The paediatric cardiologist filling this position will be part of the SCHN Cardiac Service, a quaternary level programme delivering paediatric cardiac services across the Randwick and Westmead sites of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
(a) Heart function, mechanical circulatory support, transplant and inherited cardiac disease.
(b) General paediatric cardiology clinical service.
The clinician will contribute to the coordinated care of patients with congenital or acquired heart disease (including
complex congenital heart disease) including paediatric cardiac consultations & clinics (at both hospital sites and
remotely as needed), ward and on-call service, relevant non-invasive investigations (including echocardiography) and
research and teaching in paediatric cardiology. In all relevant domains the successful candidate will have complete
and excellent skills in investigation expected for the delivery of care at the highest level. Support for selected
administrative tasks relevant to the role is required.
The successful candidate will have had training which includes significant clinical time at a centre of international
excellence. The position is most suited to an individual in the early part of their consultant career and will provide
the opportunity to be part of a developing heart function and transplant service as well as provide the opportunity to
be part of a general congenital cardiology service.
Attendance at the weekly departmental Joint Cardiac Conference and other clinical and administrative meetings is
mandatory. Specific support of relevant, clinically appropriate administrative tasks would be expected. Team work
is highly valued
The successful applicant will have qualities and act consistent with the SCHN Cardiac Service Vision and Culture
Clinical service delivery will be for inpatients and outpatients with a strong emphasis on inpatient service delivery.
Expectations:
Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team (Cardiologists/
Nurse Consultants/Administrative staff).
Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as 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.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatric Cardiologist and/or overseas trained specialist pathway. Eligibility for membership of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) and Fellowship of the RACP and/or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist Award.
- Comprehensive advanced training in an internationally recognised centre of paediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery excellence.
- The ideal applicant will have advanced recent paediatric experience in the management and investigation of heart failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, transplant, ICD and standard congenital heart cardiac disease. Applicants who may require further paediatric training in some of these areas are eligible to apply.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, sustainably, and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary cardiac services team.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, continuing education, quality research and academic pursuits, and quality improvement.
- Willingness to work as a full time clinician within the Cardiac Service at both Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick and the Children's Hospital at Westmead, and availability to participate in an on-call roster for both sites and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
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.
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/
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Applications Close: Friday 28 February 2025
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