Role Title: Trainee - Anatomical Pathology (NEW)
Training Program: NSW Anatomical Pathology Training Program
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract Dates: From 1 February 2027 until 6 February 2028 (2027 Clinical Year)
Requisition ID: CAM29855
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfil the requirements of the RCPA for training in Anatomical Pathology to become a competent Anatomical Pathologist; and to fulfil the service requirements of the department. Duties are likely to include: assisting consultant Pathologists in the workup, interpretation and reporting of Histo- and Cyto pathological specimens; notifying and discussing results with clinicians; laboratory based specimen handling; providing advice to clinicians regarding Anatomical Pathology; attending and participating in multidisciplinary meetings; and participating in research.
All laboratories participating in the centralised recruitment system are accredited by the RCPA for specialist Anatomical Pathology training. All participating facilities perform a wide range of diagnostic Anatomical Pathology services. A number also perform work for smaller suburban hospitals within their network and for rural hospitals. Positions across the State-wide Anatomical Pathology Training Program may be rotational between different laboratories on a 6-month / 6-month basis.
This position is aimed at:
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Candidates new to Anatomical Pathology;
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Current Anatomical Pathology trainees appointed through an ‘ad hoc’ process, outside of the NSW centralised recruitment process;
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Specialist International Medical Graduates with RCPA determination, wanting to complete RCPA training requirements in Anatomical Pathology, who are not currently working in Australia
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Specialist International Medical Graduates with RCPA determination, wanting to complete RCPA training requirements in Anatomical Pathology, who are currently working in Australia, appointed through an ‘ad hoc’ process, outside of the NSW centralised recruitment process.
If you are currently working as an Anatomical Pathology trainee after being appointed through the NSW centralised recruitment process or its interstate equivalent, please consider applying instead for NSWH - Trainee - Anatomical Pathology (Continuing) under CAM29854
The following training facilities participate in the State-wide NSW Anatomical Pathology Training Program.
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Australian Clinical Labs
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Children's Hospital Westmead
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Coffs Harbour Hospital
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Concord Hospital
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Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
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Gosford Hospital
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John Hunter Hospital
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Liverpool Hospital
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Nepean Hospital
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Neuropathology (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
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Orange Hospital
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Prince of Wales Hospital
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Royal North Shore Hospital
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
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St Vincent's Hospital & Sacred Heart Health Service
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Tamworth Hospital
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Wagga Wagga Hospital
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Wollongong Hospital / Southern IML Pathology
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Westmead Hospital
All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applicants who do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.
Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person prior to the advertisement closing.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2026_004 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases . All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
The 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 Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
