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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Temporary Part Time (5 Months)
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ363428
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The Oncology Department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead have a Permanent Full Time Staff Specialist position available with the Blood Transplant and Cells Therapies Service (BTCT). The commencement of this Permanent Full Time appointment is from 11th December 2023.
Additionally there is a Temporary Part Time 0.5FTE Staff Specialist position available from 1st July 2023 through to 10th December 2023 with no available extension.
The Blood Transplant and Cells Therapies Service (BTCT), within the Cancer Centre for Children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, offers comprehensive blood and marrow transplant and cellular therapy service for children of all ages and with all diagnoses. This multi-disciplinary service is focused on delivering excellent clinical care to children and supporting their families. This appointment is expected to provide excellence and leadership translation of new therapies in the future.
The preferred applicant will be expected to apply for a conjoint academic title 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 Child and Adolescent Health. The academic title will be help for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment.
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.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatric Oncology +/- Medical Oncology, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Demonstrated current clinical experience in Paediatric Blood Transplant and Cellular Therapies in a leadership role.
- Evidence of satisfactory performance in a FACT or JACIE accredited BTCT service.
- Demonstrated effective leadership of a multidisciplinary team incorporating effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive for vaccination requirements.
Applicants must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are required for Category A positions (refer to NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
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
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, to assist in preparing your application.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Luciano Dalla-Pozza on luciano.dallapozza@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 5th February 2023
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