Trainee - Unaccredited Position

NSW Health; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Newcastle is seeking a medical professional for a temporary position at John Hunter Children’s Hospital. This role involves exposure to advanced paediatric surgical and neonatal care, requiring an MBBS and at least two years of postgraduate experience. Responsibilities include participating in surgical procedures and working within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is perfect for those pursuing a career in paediatric surgery.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a complex clinical environment.
• Commitment to self-education and teaching undergraduates and post-graduates.

Responsibilities

• Involved in advanced paediatric surgical, neonatal and urology care.
• Participate in administrative, clinical, and research activities.
• Work with a multidisciplinary clinical care team.

Skills

Ability to perform routine acute paediatric surgical procedures

Effective teamwork

Time management

Problem solving skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of postgraduate experience

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary/Various

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM27109

Living in our region

Hunter New England is a large, diverse area and is about the size of England. This beautiful area has appealed to many an urban professional seeking a more relaxed lifestyle and to indulge a passion for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling career.

HNE Health also offers a wonderful family environment with excellent public and private schools, first-class universities and the only regional medical research institute in Australia. Health professionals across HNE Health are involved in extensive clinical and laboratory research programs, many of them in conjunction with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).

Where you'll be working

John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH) is a specialised tertiary referral paediatric hospital in Newcastle, providing complex medical, surgical, major trauma and neonatal care services for Northern NSW. The Children’s Hospital in Newcastle, one of three children's hospitals in NSW, will over the course of a year see almost 25,000 children and young people present to the emergency department, have 9,000 admitted to hospital and perform over 100,000 occasions of service through outpatient clinics. Other regional hospitals part of the HNEkidshealth Network are Belmont, Cessnock, Maitland, Singleton, Armidale, Tamworth and Manning Hospital.

What you'll be doing

This position is suitable for an applicant who wishes exposure to advanced paediatric surgical, neonatal and paediatric urology to further a career as a paediatric surgeon or urologist. It includes an active role in various aspects of the Paediatric General Surgery and Urology, Trauma (including burns) and other subspecialties including administrative, clinical, quality improvement, educational and research activities. The responsibilities, which accompany this function, include clinical and non-clinical activities as determined by the Director of Paediatric Surgery and Trauma services.

• MBBS or equivalent; currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia
• A minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience with commencement paediatric surgical desirable or demonstration of pursuing one
• Demonstrated ability to do routine acute paediatric surgical procedures with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise
• Demonstrated effective teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary clinical care team
• Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education and teaching undergraduate and post-graduates

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For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Hamnett on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 14 October 2025