Employment Type
: Temporary
Remuneration
: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week
: up to 38
Requisition ID
: CAM*****
Provisional Fellow positions are available in
Clinical Genetics
for up to 12 months for the **** Clinical Year, from 01 February **** to 06 February ****.
Positions are available at the following facilities:
• John Hunter Children's Hospital: 0.8FTE
• Liverpool Hospital: 2.0FTE
• Royal North Shore Hospital: 1.0FTE
• Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick: 2.0FTE
• The Children's Hospital at Westmead: 2.0FTE
• Westmead Hospital: 1.0FTE
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within the Clinical Genetics fraternity.
Rewarding career opportunities are available across NSW Health and offer a flexible career with a diverse and interesting case mix where medical staff are involved in all aspects of a patient's care.
The positions are available to Advanced Trainees of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Paediatrics, Adult Medicine or equivalent recognised colleges in Australasia or overseas.
These positions can be recognised for Advanced Training in Clinical Genetics.
Applications are welcomed from those interested in a 6-12 month period of clinical genetics training, as an adjunct to training in another sub-specialty or in general paediatrics, as well as those pursuing advanced training in clinical genetics.
Successful applicants will be involved in paediatric, prenatal, adult and specialty outpatient genetics clinics, multidisciplinary meetings and inpatient consultations.
Genetics Fellows participate in activities of the NSW Clinical Genetics inter-campus educational programs.
Participation in teaching other junior staff is encouraged.
Opportunities exist for some clinical research within these positions, subject to availability.
The position provides Advanced Trainees with immersive, supported learning of the basic principles of clinical genetics, syndrome diagnosis, genetic testing, counselling and ethical issues relevant to both clinical genetics and broader practice.
It will provide the applicant with a unique opportunity to become familiar with the application and interpretation of current genomic testing techniques,



increasing in importance for most areas of medical practice with the ongoing integration of genomics into both specialty and mainstream medical care.
Please contact the relevant facility contact/s for further information about the position/s.
Job sharing arrangements for some positions may be considered.
Trainees who have completed their FRACP requirements may not be eligible for these positions.
Selection Criteria:
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
Eligible to registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent at commencement of Fellowship
3-6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent preferable
Completion of mandatory training as required by RACP or equivalent (if applicant registered with RACP) preferable
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff
Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to be involved in research projects
Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the Hospital, participation in Hospital Committees preferable
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.
NSW Health 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.
NSW Health
vaccination and screening requirements
must be met prior to commencement
Some positions will require a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the
Office of the Children's Guardian.
NSW Health is committed 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.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the
Position Description
2) Find out more about
applying
for this position
3) For role related queries, please contact:
• John Hunter Children's Hospital: Dr Himanshu Goel:
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• Liverpool Hospital: Dr Sulekha Rajagopalan:
******
• Royal North Shore Hospital: Dr Sondhya Ghedia:
******
• Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick: Dr David Mowat:
******
• The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Prof Kristi Jones:
******
• Westmead Hospital: Dr Michel Tchan:
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4)
For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on ************, select option 1, then option 2.
Please also refer to the
applicant guide
for additional information
Applications Close:
08, June ****

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