SCHN - Clinical Genetics Staff Specialist, CHW (eCredential)
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 PD****_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 /
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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.
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 theduration 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.
Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist - Clinical Geneticist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
Certification as a Clinical Geneticist (HGSA) (by the time of commencement)
Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and excellent interpersonal and professional relationships.
Experience in the provision of a wide range of consultant clinical genetics services, including diagnosis and counselling for prenatal, paediatric and adult genetic disorders. Specify experience/interest relevant to cancer genetics or outreach.
Research experience and publication record in peer-reviewed journals in a genetics-related field.
Experience in the supervision and teaching of medical students, paediatrician trainees, trainee clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors.
Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
Higher degree or working towards a higher degree desirable.
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📌 Schn - Clinical Genetics Staff Specialist, Chw (Ecredential) (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales