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 Part Time

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID: CAM28620

The 0.5 FTE Clinical Ethics Provisional Fellowship at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is an advanced training position in Clinical Ethics. The Fellow will help provide input and participate in further developing the SCHN Clinical Ethics Support Service (CESS) which is acknowledged as an important service within the Network. The Fellowship is a valuable learning experience both for the Fellow and the Network, in developing and sharing ethics capacity at all organisational levels, and reflecting on ‘what we ought to do, not just what we can do’ in clinical care.

The Fellow will be involved in all five domains of the SCHN CESS: education, clinical ethics consultation, embedding ethics into organisational policy, research and academic connections and clinical ethics service planning and development. The fellow will assist in planning and scheduling Clinical Ethics meetings and forums and participate in education, service delivery and research with support from the Clinical Ethicist and Clinical Ethics Medical Lead. Advanced training in bioethics is currently offered via universities as a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master's degree or PhD studies, all of which require major commitment of time and money.

This Network role involves dividing time equitably and attending activities and meetings at both The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH). The Fellowship offers an invaluable opportunity to gain experience and training in Clinical Ethics. The Fellow will also contribute to the important development of the SCHN Clinical Ethics Support Service.

The Provisional Fellow position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their experience and ethical analysis skills in clinical ethics consultation, where an ethical question, disagreement or values tensions have arisen in clinical care. They will learn to apply ethics frameworks to address dilemmas in clinical practice. The position also provides an opportunity for further training and the development of skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training, as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals.

The Provisional Fellow role is a leadership role, both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team, but also across the broader hospital community. Job sharing arrangements for some positions may be considered. Trainees who have completed their FRACP requirements may not be eligible for this position. At times the trainee may be requested to provide clinical support across The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.

• Selection CriteriaMBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.Registered with a recognised Australasian College training program as an advanced trainee or equivalent, demonstrating progression through training.Demonstrated interest in ethics. Please provide examples.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with 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 undertake research proposal.Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
• 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
• Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Anne Preisz on [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 the applicant guide for additional information Applications Close: 11, Oct 2026