Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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.
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ682164
Applications are via eCredential
“A rare opportunity to join Australia’s leading paediatric chemical pathology services.
Permanent Part-Time (0.2 FTE) Staff Specialist, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead ”
Provide high-quality, patient- and family-centred clinical services to children and their families as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
Participate in quality improvement, clinical review, education, training, and professional development activities to support excellence in patient care and laboratory services.
Comply with the Hospital Code of Conduct and participate in annual performance review and appraisal processes in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award and organisational requirements.
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
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.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title (levels A to D) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the University Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for clinical matters.
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Eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) in Chemical Pathology, or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
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Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Paediatric Chemical Pathology, including experience with specialised biochemical investigations and the provision of laboratory services for paediatric patients.
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Demonstrated ability to provide expert clinical consultation, including the interpretation of complex biochemical findings and the provision of appropriate diagnostic and patient management advice.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical leadership, fostering effective relationships with clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.
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Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and information technology skills, including the ability to communicate complex clinical and laboratory information effectively in written and verbal formats.
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Demonstrated experience in the use of laboratory information systems and advanced data analytics, including high-level data mining, statistical analysis, and interpretation of laboratory data.
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, clinical governance, and risk management, including participation in quality assurance and accreditation activities.
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Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to attend the laboratory on site within a reasonable timeframe when required.
