Advanced Trainee

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Advanced Trainee - Paediatrics, Northern Beaches Hospital Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Remuneration: As per 'Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award' Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29312 An exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Team at the Northern Beaches Hospital The Paediatric Trainee is expected to provide effective clinical management of patients, under the supervision of the VMO and Staff Specialist Paediatricians, including patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. THIS POSITION IS BASED AT THE NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs, extensive digital imaging / diagnostic facilities, medical centre collocated with ED, state of the art education and interactive SIM centre and a Helipad for Emergency Transport. The Paediatric Ward is a Level 4 Paediatric service with 18 beds in total plus a 6 bed short stay area. The special care nursery has 12 beds.Service provision includes the Paediatric Ward, Ambulatory Care Clinics, Paediatric Emergency Department referrals, Maternity, Special Care Nursery, Interventional Suite and the Paediatric Day of Surgery Centre.Care is provided for children up to 16 years of age. This includes acute presentations / births, subacute reviews and chronic care patients. The Northern Beaches Hospital provides a high standard of education and training, with dedicated supervisors, teachers and a JMO Unit that supports all activities related to rostering, training, education and welfare of junior doctors. On level 4 of the 9-storey hospital is the Education Centre where doctors can access a range of facilities. These include the latest technology for teaching, simulation and presentations, plus various meeting rooms and conference areas. There is capability to stream education sessions to/from other facilities, as well as within the hospital for the simulation rooms and theatres. THIS POSITION IS BASED AT THE NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW * Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role * Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment. * The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team. * Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team. * Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. * Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. * Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education. 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 Tayia Yeates on Tayia.Yeates@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026