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/
This Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric / Adult Knee Orthopaedic Surgery at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is available for six months from 05 August 2024 to 02 February 2025. The Fellowship provides extensive exposure to all aspects of knee surgery with a focus on sports medicine, arthroplasty and reconstruction. The position provides advanced training in theory, clinical skills, teaching, surgery and related research to become clinically proficient in the care of patients with knee conditions and adept at managing their care in the context of the family.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead has an Orthopaedic Research and Biotechnology Unit and involvement in a basic clinical research project is expected.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered as an advanced trainee with a relevant College or equivalent.
- Previous experience in adult and paediatric orthopaedic knee surgery is desirable.
- Successful completion of English language skills tests as per Medical Board of Australia requirements, where applicable. Please provide details.
- Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
Information and Application:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more aboutapplying for this position. Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference.
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. 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 and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available. This is a Category A position per NSW Health Policy Directive: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.
NSW Health is committed to child safety in line with theChild Safe Standards
Contact Information:
- For role related queries or questions, please contact Joan Tornquist via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email[email protected].
- For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to theapplicant guide for additional information.
Applications Close: Monday 13th May 2024 (11:59pm)
*Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered as an advanced trainee with a relevant College or equivalent.
- Previous experience in adult and paediatric orthopaedic knee surgery is desirable.
- Successful completion of English language skills tests as per Medical Board of Australia requirements, where applicable. Please provide details.
- Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
Information and Application:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more aboutapplying for this position. Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference.
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. 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 and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available. This is a Category A position per NSW Health Policy Directive: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.
NSW Health is committed to child safety in line with theChild Safe Standards
Contact Information:
- For role related queries or questions, please contact Joan Tornquist via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email[email protected].
- For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to theapplicant guide for additional information.
Applications Close: Monday 13th May 2024 (11:59pm)
*Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted