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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Provisional Fellow

Westmead

October 16, 2024

Craniofacial Surgery

This position works across Sydney Children's Hospitals Network - Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick and The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) 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 here: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/

Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM21727

The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, incorporates work in the Departments of Paediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. The departments provide a wide range of surgical services to children, including cleft and craniofacial surgery as well as the management of trauma and burns. This position is available for up to 12 months, for the 2025 Clinical Year commencing from 03 February 2025 to 01 February 2026..

The purpose of the Provisional Fellow position is to:

1. Provide effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy while developing expertise in paediatric Plastic and Reconstructive (Craniofacial) Surgery practise, in a complex clinical environment;

2. Assist in ensuring that the service provided to patients and their families in New South Wales and beyond is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible and transparent;

3. Develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with complex health problems;

4. Provide an opportunity for the development of clinical and leadership skills in the spheres of clinical care, education and research with the support of consultant and other health care professionals.

Selection Criteria:

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

Minimum three years post graduate clinical experience. Completion of plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist training preferred.

Demonstrated commitment to a future career involving Paediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a demonstrated active interest in pursuing a career in Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery.

Understanding of Clinical Governance and demonstrated commitment to its application.

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.

Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development; demonstrated ability to teach, and willingness to participate in the teaching of, Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.

Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.

Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Paediatric Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the Hospital, participation in Hospital Committees preferable.

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 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.

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.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position. Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you upload your CV to the specific application submission (not just your general profile), complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference. Some positions are dependent on external funding and will only be appointed once funding is confirmed. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information. *Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted.
3) For role related queries or questions, please contact Dr Damian Marucci (CHW) | Phone: +61 2 9845 0000 | Email: damian.marucci@sydney.edu.au or Dr Michael Rtshiladze (SCH) | Phone: +61 2 9382 1111 | Email: michael.rtshiladze@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 27, October 2024

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