Advanced Trainee

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Nepean Hospital is seeking an Advanced Trainee in Clinical Genetics. The role supports paediatric, prenatal, adult and specialty outpatient genetics clinics with exposure to multidisciplinary teams and inpatient consultations.

The position offers immersive training in genetics principles, testing, counselling, and ethics, with opportunities to participate in research and teaching junior staff. Applicants should meet the essential requirements and have relevant registration or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and registered or eligible to register with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Eligible to be registered with RACP as an Advanced Trainee in Clinical Genetics; prefer 3–6 months experience in a relevant subspecialty.
• Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical genetics services across paediatric, prenatal, adult and specialty outpatient clinics.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and inpatient consultations.
• Engage with NSW Clinical Genetics inter-campus educational programs.
• Contribute to teaching junior staff and learners.
• Explore opportunities for clinical research where available.

Skills

Clinical Genetics

Paediatrics

Teaching ability

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Eligible for RACP Advanced Trainee in Clinical Genetics

Active registration within 2 years

Job description

Clinical Genetics Advanced Trainee, Nepean Hospital Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (16-Nov-2026 to 06-Feb-2028 OR 01-Feb-2027 to 06-Feb-2028) Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM30944

What you'll be doing

The positions are available to Advanced Trainees of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Paediatrics, Adult Medicine or equivalent recognised colleges in Australasia or overseas. These positions can be recognised for Advanced Training in Clinical Genetics. Applications are welcomed from those interested in a 6-12 month period of clinical genetics training, as an adjunct to training in another sub-specialty or in general paediatrics, as well as those pursuing advanced training in clinical genetics. Successful applicants will be involved in paediatric, prenatal, adult and specialty outpatient genetics clinics, multidisciplinary meetings and inpatient consultations. Genetics Fellows participate in activities of the NSW Clinical Genetics inter-campus educational programs. Participation in teaching other junior staff is encouraged. Opportunities exist for some clinical research within these positions, subject to availability. The position provides Advanced Trainees with immersive, supported learning of the basic principles of clinical genetics, syndrome diagnosis, genetic testing, counselling and ethical issues relevant to both clinical genetics and broader practice. It will provide the applicant with a unique opportunity to become familiar with the application and interpretation of new genomic testing techniques, increasing in importance for most areas of medical practice with the ongoing integration of genomics into both specialty and mainstream medical care. Additionally, the position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals. The Provisional Fellow role is a leadership role both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team but also across the broader hospital community. Trainees who have completed their FRACP requirements may not be eligible for these positions.

Essential requirements

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Eligible to be registered with RACP as an Advanced Trainee in Clinical Genetics and preferably have at least 3-6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
• Sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the key accountabilities for this role.
• This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
• Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
• Appropriate Resuscitation Training.
• To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.

Selection criteria

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
• Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to be involved in research projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education, and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and contribution to the development of hospital services eg participation in Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the hospital, participation in Hospital committees preferable.

NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability. Applications Close: 05, November 2026