SCHN - Staff Specialist - Paediatric Pain Management CHW (eCredential)

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ521275 Applications are Via eCredential The Pain Management Department at the Children's Hospital at Westmead is seeking a Pain Medicine Specialist to fill a 12 month temporary Staff Specialist position. The FTE is potentially up to 0.5FTE, depending on the seniority of the applicant.
The Staff Specialist in Paediatric Pain Management will:
Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.

Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.

All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the

seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement.

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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 https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

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.

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 the duration 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.

1. Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Fellowship of RACP and Fellowship of FFPMANZCA is required.
3. Substantial background experience in paediatric pain management in the following areas: acute pain management; complex/chronic pain; burns; oncology; PICU/NICU; pain in acquired brain and spinal cord injury; paediatric palliative care.
4. Experience with non-pharmacological methods of pain management with children.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
6. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated commitment to teaching (with substantial experience in teaching paediatric pain management), continuing education, research and quality improvement.
8. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact John Collins on john.collins@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 3rd October 2024

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Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.

For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024