Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) 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.
Employment Type : Temporary
Remuneration : Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week : 38
Paediatric Trainee - Unaccredited Positions are available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, for up to two years to commence in the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026. Commencement in August / September 2026 may also be considered.
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 patient's care and the Fellow(s), as appropriate.
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 3-6 month terms which provide a wide paediatric experience. Rotations may include General Paediatrics, Paediatric Acute Care, Relief or Paediatric Subspecialties.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience, minimum 12 months recent paediatric experience.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the appropriate management of the patient.
- Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records.
- Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical workplace.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in procedures in paediatric environments including venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, and neonatal resuscitation.
- Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. 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. This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
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📌 Trainee - Unaccredited Position
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Randwick