Provisional Fellow

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks a Provisional Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine (Accredited) to deliver high-quality obstetric and maternal–fetal medicine care in a tertiary unit. The role supports training within the CMFM program and under supervision by senior staff.

The position sits within Westmead/Hospital networks with opportunities for ultrasound, MDT collaboration, teaching, and research, including genetics and perinatal pathology support.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of RANZCOG Part II examinations is required.
• RANZCOG CMFM trainee approval or entry into the CMFM program will be supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality obstetric and maternal–fetal medicine care in a tertiary MFM unit.
• Work under supervision of senior staff as approved by RANZCOG subspecialty committee.

Skills

Ultrasound skills

Teaching & presentation

Research & QA

Education

MBBS or equivalent

RANZCOG Part II examinations

RANZCOG CMFM training approval

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryVarious
Remuneration: 117,745.00 - 147,664.00
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM30894
Contract: 01 February 2027 up to 06 February 2028

WSLHD - Provisional Fellow – Maternal Fetal Medicine (Accredited)

WSLHD - Provisional Fellow – Maternal Fetal Medicine (Accredited) The primary purpose of the position is to provide high quality obstetric and maternal and fetal medicine care in addition to gynaecological care to patients in a tertiary maternal fetal medicine unit. The goal during the RANZCOG advanced training program is to develop professional maturity and increased expertise in high risk obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, tertiary obstetrics and gynaecological ultrasound The Provisional Fellow will work under the supervision of senior staff as approved by the RANZCOG subspecialty committee in MFM.

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the provision of health services to the local government area comprised of Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd, and Parramatta. These services are provided through a number of hospital and community-based facilities located strategically across the District.
Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to achieving continuous quality improvement in client services within a Quality Management framework, with a supporting Strategic Plan aimed at the continuous improvement of all facilities. The District has individual facilities located at Westmead, Cumberland, Auburn, Blacktown and Mount Druitt.
All hospitals provide a range of both in-patient and outpatient services to clients both from within the boundaries of the District and cross border flows. In addition to this, there are a number of facilitates strategically located across the District that provide primary health care services to the community.
The primary goal of Western Sydney Local Health District is: To improve the health of, and ensure comprehensive health care services for, our community.
Its principal purposes are:
- To provide relief to sick and injured persons through the provision of care and treatment.
- To promote, protect and maintain the health of the community

What you'll be doing

WSLHD - Provisional Fellow – Maternal Fetal Medicine (Accredited) The primary purpose of the position is to provide high quality obstetric and maternal and fetal medicine care in addition to gynaecological care to patients in a tertiary maternal fetal medicine unit. The goal during the RANZCOG advanced training program is to develop professional maturity and increased expertise in high risk obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, tertiary obstetrics and gynaecological ultrasound The Provisional Fellow will work under the supervision of senior staff as approved by the RANZCOG subspecialty committee in MFM.

The Training Program

Westmead Hospital is an accredited training hospital for RANZCOG and Maternal Fetal Medicine training.

The Training Network

Westmead Hospital and secondment Hospitals, including but not limited to Westmead Private Hospital, Norwest Private Hospital, San Private Hospital, Auburn Hospital, Blacktown Hospital and Westmead Childrens Hospital.

Training Opportunities

• Development of ultrasound skills with a specific focus on Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Education via regular structured and unstructured teaching and education
• Access to support for research, audits and patient safety and quality improvement projects.
• Development of skills in management of both inpatients and outpatients.
• Development of skills and knowledge specific to the treatment and care of women and families requiring specialist Maternal Fetal Medical care.

KEY OPPORTUNITIES:

• The accredited maternal fetal medicine fellow position is accredited for training in CMFM, RANZCOG.
• The position is most suited for a trainee accepted into the RANZCOG CMFM fellow training program. A trainee not accredited with the RANZCOG CMFM trainee program may be considered for this position and will be provided with the opportunity to gain the experience required to apply for CMFM training.
• Westmead MFM service is the largest tertiary referral center in the state of NSW and has opportunities for fetal procedures as well as management and follow through of patients with complex fetal anomalies referred for ongoing care that will be delivered at Westmead Hospital and subsequently transferred to Children’s Hospital.
• The hospital also provides care to many complex maternal medical conditions in pregnancy through dedicated antenatal clinics.
• There is close liaison with maternal medicine services providing opportunity to learn from renal, hematology, cardiology and various other services who work as part of an MDT Team.
• The role provides opportunity to discuss in depth outcomes on fetal anomalies in monthly surgical meetings with pediatric surgeons.
• Fortnightly genetics sessions to discuss management of genetic conditions, fetal syndromes with our expert geneticists.
• Access to training and performing over 150 fetal diagnostic procedures amniocentesis, chorionic villous sampling, fetal transfusion, amnioreduction, fetal cavity aspiration and shunt placement.
• Access to statewide perinatal pathology unit at Westmead Children’s Hospital.
• There is ongoing opportunity of new research on various MFM topics with support of onsite statistician and research staff dedicated to MFM services.

Orientation

Hospital Orientation occurs at the beginning of each term for all doctors new to the individual hospital. The department of O&G provides an orientation manual to all medical staff working in the department. For Hospital Orientation most hospital programs include similar features. Included are examples of topics covered in orientation at each hospital. Hospital Orientation covers the following: Hospital Tour, RSU services (pay, timesheets etc), Medico legal issues, Occupational Health and Safety, Pharmacy, Deteriorating patient and medical emergency calling system, Death Certificates and Cremation Certificates, Computer access, Teaching schedule, Infection control, Patient Flow.

Supervision Arrangements

The Provisional Fellow (Maternal Fetal Medicine Accredited) is supervised by the training supervisors and the other consultants as indicated.

For role related queries or questions contact

• Dr Janani Nanthakumar on [e-mail]
• WSLHD 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

Applications Close: 11, October 2026

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia
• Fifth (or greater) postgraduate year, Completed four years of RANZCOG integrated training Program
• Successful completion of RANZCOG Part II examinations
• Excellent clinical and communication skills in obstetrics
• Demonstrated interest in research, audit and quality assurance projects in obstetrics
• Experience in teaching and presentation
• Be able to deliver ultrasound services to pregnant women with senior supervision
• RANZCOG college approval for Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialty training