Provisional Fellow

*Metabolic Genetics*

This position works across The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network - The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

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Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25342

*This position is available for the current Clinical Year, from 04 August 2025 to 01 February 2026*

The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Metabolic Genetics is available for the second six months of the current Clinical Year, from 04 August 2025 to 01 February 2026.

The Genetic Metabolic Disorders Services at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH), provide state-wide innovative diagnostic and management services for individuals with rare inborn errors of metabolism. The Provisional Fellow will participate in the clinical activities of the Genetic Metabolic Disorders Services, including, but not limited to, inpatient consultations, outpatient clinics, and participation in the after-hours on call, all of which will be under the supervision of the Metabolic Consultant on call at the time. The Provisional Fellow will be an active member of the multidisciplinary Genetic Metabolic Diseases Services at CHW and SCH, will be involved in the provision of inpatient and outpatient services to children at CHW and at SCH suspected of having or known to have a genetic metabolic disorder, will perform clinical research, and will be an active participant in educational activities.

The Provisional Fellow will be an active member of the multidisciplinary Genetic Metabolic Diseases Services at CHW and SCH, and will be involved in the provision of inpatient and outpatient services to children at CHW and at SCH suspected of having or known to have a genetic metabolic disorder, will perform clinical research, and will be an active participant in educational activities. As this is a position is across The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, the Fellow will be required to work across Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead.

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

Selection Criteria:

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

2. Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an advanced trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have preferably completed a minimum 6 months as an advanced trainee with RACP (or equivalent) at commencement of Fellowship.

3. 6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent. Please detail relevant experience.

4. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

5. Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.

6. 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.

7. Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.

8. 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 - 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 and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Recruitment tool, , to assist in preparing your application.

This position requires a NSW 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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Applications Close: 04, June 2025