Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind - to help young people live their healthiest lives. Learn more about our network here: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award - Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30182
The Paediatric Nuclear Medicine Trainee position is available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028.
The Trainee will:
1. Provide effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy, while developing expertise in nuclear medicine practice, in a complex clinical environment.
2. Assist in ensuring that the service provided to patients and their families in New South Wales and beyond is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible and transparent.
3. Develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with complex health problems.
The Department of Nuclear Medicine is an accredited department for 12 months for training in Paediatric Nuclear Medicine by the Australia and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine. The position enables the applicant to gain experience in paediatric nuclear medicine in all areas ranging from in-vivo techniques, general paediatric nuclear medicine studies, paediatric PET studies, bone mineral density and correlation with other medical imaging modalities. The Trainee is exposed to technical areas of nuclear medicine and radio-pharmacy. The Trainee is supervised by accredited physicians in nuclear medicine with particular expertise in paediatric nuclear medicine.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.
Position Description
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
- At least three years post graduate experience
- Demonstrated highly developed communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated high standard of patient care
- Demonstrated understanding of research methodology and research experience
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and a willingness to participate in teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff
Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you upload your CV to the specific application submission (not just your general profile), complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference. Some positions are dependent on external funding and will only be appointed once funding is confirmed. Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application, or contact SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected].
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement
This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Kevin London or Ms Justine Trpezanovski on [email protected] or [email protected]
4) For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
