Neonatal Care Physician — Career Medical Officer

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) is seeking a Career Medical Officer in Neonatology for the Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care (GCNIC) at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The role involves high-level neonatal care, assessment and treatment under Staff Specialists, with a 12-month term and rotating rosters that include weekends and nights.

The position is temporary part-time (19 hours per week).

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• At least one year experience in area of speciality within Australian or New Zealand hospital settings.
• Post-graduate experience in care of the newborn, ideally Registrar level or above, with minimal gaps between roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard medical care to newborns in the Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care (GCNIC).
• Assess, investigate and treat patients in consultation with Staff Specialists.
• Work within rotating rosters including weekends and night shifts and contribute to teaching and training.

Skills

MBBS

Teaching & training

Neonatal care

Clinical governance

Independent practice

Communication skills

Quality management

Australian/NZ experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) is seeking a Career Medical Officer in Neonatology for the Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care (GCNIC) at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The role involves high-level neonatal care, assessment and treatment under Staff Specialists, with a 12-month term and rotating rosters that include weekends and nights.

The position is temporary part-time (19 hours per week).