Trainee - Unaccredited Position

The primary function of the Paediatric Unaccredited Trainee is provision of care for patients and families at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with at least 12 months experience in Paediatrics. This includes assessment of children admitted, rational use of investigations, ongoing management of care, anticipation and monitoring of progress and planning of timely discharge and appropriate follow up. 

The Unaccredited Trainee is a member of Junior Medical Staff within a clinical team. In matters relating directly to patient care, the Unaccredited Trainee is responsible to the Specialist in charge of the patients care and the Fellow(s), as appropriate. The Unaccredited Trainee is responsible for supervision and teaching of Resident Medical Officers and Medical Students who are members of the clinical team. The Unaccredited Trainee is a role model for more junior trainees regarding professional conduct, clinical acumen and communication with patients, parents and health professionals and staff within hospitals and liaison with health professionals and agencies in the community. 

The Unaccredited Trainee will: 
• Experience working in diverse medical specialties with a broad focus in Paediatrics & Child Health 
• Complete paediatric rotations as part of requirements for Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) within a range of hospitals and health services 
• Duties will be performed at more than one place of work 
• Build on skills learned during previous paediatric experience and work towards paediatric training. 

Unaccredited Trainees are appointed to either The Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) or Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH) and will rotate through 3-6month terms which provide a wide paediatric experience. Rotations may include General Paediatrics, Paediatric Acute Care, Relief or Paediatric Subspecialties. In addition to rotations at either SCH or CHW, rotations occur in a variety of locations and clinical departments including (but not limited to): 

SCH: Albury-Wodonga Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Bowral Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, Canberra Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, North Shore Hospital, Shoalhaven Hospital, St George Hospital, Sutherland Hospital, Wagga Wagga Hospital, Wollongong Hospital 

CHW: Blacktown/Mt Druitt Hospitals, Campbelltown Hospital, Fairfield Hospital, Hornsby Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, Blue Mountains Hospital, Bathurst Base Hospital, Dubbo Base Hospital, Orange Base Hospital, Lismore Hospital, Westmead Hospital 

Some facilities may be outside of NSW. Unaccredited Trainees who accept these positions must comply with the requirements of the positions they are allocated to across SCHN rotations, as outlined by the local statement of duties. Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information.

Selection Criteria:

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
2. Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience, minimum 12 months recent paediatric experience.
3. Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development. This includes demonstrated ability to teach and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff. Please provide an example.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the appropriate management of the patient. Please provide an example.
5. Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records. Please provide an example.
6. Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
7. Demonstrated clinical competency in procedures in paediatric environments including venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, and neonatal resuscitation. Please provide an example.
8. Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.

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Applications Close: 24, August 2026