SCHN - Staff Specialist - Rural Paediatrics Support Program (eCredential)

NSW Health; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is inviting applications for a Staff Specialist in Rural Paediatrics under the eCredential program. The role involves leadership within multidisciplinary teams and delivering clinical care across rural NSW, with educational activities in metropolitan and rural settings.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement while maintaining child-safe practices and participating in on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel to rural NSW and to metropolitan and rural NSW.
• Ability to work flexibly in different clinical settings.
• Demonstrated leadership of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical communication through IT, written and verbal skills.
• Commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability for on-call roster and on-site response.

Responsibilities

• Travel to perform relieving roles in rural NSW and to deliver educational activities in metropolitan and rural NSW.
• Be flexible in the workplace to adapt to different clinical settings.
• Lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate effective clinical communication using information technology, written and verbal skills.
• Contribute to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Participate in an on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable time.

Skills

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical communication

Teaching and education

On-call availability

Workplace flexibility

IT-enabled communication

Education

Specialist Paediatrician registration

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians

Job description

SCHN - Staff Specialist - Rural Paediatrics Support Program (eCredential)

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 Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

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

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

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://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

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, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and/or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• Willingness and ability to travel to perform relieving roles in rural NSW as well as to perform educational roles in metropolitan and rural NSW.
• Ability to be flexible in the workplace to adapt to different clinical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time