Advanced Trainee

Sydney Local Health District • Australia • 5d ago

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: - as per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24714

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Trainee to join the neonatology team within the Department of Newborn Care

What you will be doing:

This position is open to qualified candidates who are currently in advanced neonatal and/or general pediatric training. This position presents an ideal opportunity to further a candidates neonatal specific clinical skills. You will be part of the neonatal team at RPA, primarily managing acute care babies within the neonatal intensive care unit, special care unit and postnatal ward- all with the appropriate degrees of independence.

Within the role, there are also opportunities to further enhance your skills in both clinical research and teaching, with support provided in both these activities.

Department of Newborn Care

RPAH has a level 6 obstetric and highly regarded maternal fetal medicine service which contribute to >5000 deliveries / year at RPAH. As well as managing all babies requiring intensive care support within the Sydney Local Health District, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a level 5 service and also part of the NSW state-wide neonatal referral service. In total the unit has 1000 admissions annually. The candidate will be seen as a senior member of the JMO team, and be given responsibilities to manage babies within NICU, the special care unit, postnatal ward and outpatients with appropriate levels of supervision.

The Department of Newborn Care incorporates a broad multidisciplinary team managing inpatients and outpatients. The successful applicant will need to be able to work efficiently within these teams, have high level communication skills and work seamlessly with other professionals within the department, and RPAH.

Where you will be working:

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney. RPAH is also one of Australia's leading quaternary referral hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiothoracic/ adult ECMO, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgical oncology, colorectal, liver and kidney transplants.

What we can offer you:

Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environment
Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
Salary packaging and fitness passport for eligible staff including utilizing SLHD gym facilities
Wellbeing, advocacy, mentorship and support opportunities exclusively for medical staff through SLHDs multifaceted workplace program MDOK.

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Successful applicants are required to abide by the Code of Conduct

Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.

Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.

Registered for advanced training in Neonatology or advanced general paediatric training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.

At least six months experience as an advanced trainee in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit with an interest in undertaking further advanced training in Neonatology within Australia.

Demonstrate developed skills in all procedures used in neonatal intensive care.

Ability to make independent clinical decisions within the limits of ability and to know when to consult for advice.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and families and have a good track record of working well within a team.

Demonstrate an interest and an ability to perform independent research, and demonstrate an understanding of good teaching methods and a commitment to instruction and supervision of Junior Medical and other clinical staff.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Mark Greenhalgh on mark.greenhalgh@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 05, August 2025