Positions Vacant
As at Monday, 8 February 2010.
Aboriginal Employment Coordinator-Secondments welcome
Workforce
Temporary Full-time
12months
Position No. 694541/0442/09
The purpose of this position is to lead implementation of the Hospital’s Aboriginal Workforce Plan (AWP) which aims to advance the recruitment, selection, career development and retention of Aboriginal staff at the hospital.
Criteria: Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent as per Part 9(a), Section 122k of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Successful experience in placing Aboriginal people into employment. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Good organisational. administrative and problem solving skills. Able to build successful working relationships with all levels of management. Able to communicate effectively with Aboriginal employees and potential employees. Successful experience in liaising with employment providers. Intermediate user of Word, Excel and MS Outlook. Ability to work within a small team. Shows initiative and able to work independently. Previous experience in Human Resources. Previous experience within a public health environment. Relevant qualifications. Details: Position description is available online. 
Full Time or Part Time applicants welcomed and Secondments available.
Enquiries: Frank Horn on 0408 969 806 or email frankh@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Administration Officer (Maternity Relief) (Brain Injury)
Rehabilitation
Temporary Part-time (16 h.p.w.)
12 months with possibility of extension
Position No. 0579/0376/09
Days of work are Thu, Fri.
This position provides secretarial and administrative support to the staff of the Rehabilitation Department. This position is one of several administrative roles within Rehabilitation. This is a job share posiiton
Criteria: Secretarial experience (at least 1 year). Minimum typing speed 60 wpm. Experience using Word for Windows Word Processing Program. Ability to work in a team. Excellent Communication and Organisational Ability. Willingness to be trained in use of Medical Terminology. Willingness to be trained in use of computer programs used at CHW, Powerchart ,Excel, Access, Outlook Programs. Previous work experience in the Private/Public Health System. Details: Position description is available online.
This is a job share.
Enquiries: Stephen O'Flaherty on (02) 9845 2819 or email stepheno@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Director
Kids Research Institute
Temporary Part-time (24 h.p.w.)
3 years
Position No. 691640/0043/10
The Kids Research Institute is the research arm of The Childrens Hospital at Westmead and employs approximately 250 research staff across the broad disciplines of basic, clinical and population health research. The Kids Research Institute is an active participant in the Westmead Research Hub with partners including the Childrens Medical Research Institute and the Millennium Institute.
The position of Director of Kids Research Institute entails high-level strategic and governance responsibilities at the Kids Research institute at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead, State and National level.
Criteria: Possess relevant medical or post doctoral research-related qualifications. Acknowledged leader in research development and communication at state and national level. Proven professional leadership qualities and capacity for senior executive management responsibilities. Proven high level leadership and change management skills, and capacity to build an effective team, and demonstrated ability to manage people and situations flexibly, responsively and with discernment. Willingness and capacity to make a substantial contribution to all activities of Kids Research Institute at CHW including administration and planning. Demonstrated capacity to independently run a large and diverse group of personnel. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective relationships at local, state and national level. Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and motivational skills which demonstrate a capacity to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups. Evidence of outstanding scholarly activity of an international standard in paediatric research and a demonstrated ongoing commitment to one or more programs of research. Record of obtaining external grants for research. Record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Dr Antonio Penna on (02) 9845 3327.
Closes: 17/02/10.
Fellow in Anaesthesia (2 positions available)
Anaesthesia
Temporary Full-time
1 year
Position No. 680686/0011/10
This is a senior training position which will enable the appointee to consolidate and extend their paediatric anaesthetic experience in a busy tertiary/quaternary paediatric hospital. There is exposure to all of the paediatric subspecialties. They will be required to provide anaesthesia and related patient services, including perioperative patient assessment and pain management at various locations within the Hospital, as allocated by the Department Head; to participate as required in the out of hours on call roster for anaesthesia (especially for liver transplantation); rotate to PICU as rostered; undertake burns sedation and anaesthesia and help with the development of the management strategy for burns care.
Criteria: MB BS or equivalent. Passed FANZCA final examination or equivalent. Registered or eligible to register with the NSW Medical Board (Overseas applicants must have passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), English Proficiency Exam, Academic Module with a minimum result of 7 in each of the 4 components and completed within the last 2 years). Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills. Basic computer skills. Commitment to a future career involving paediatric anaesthesia. NSW Department of Health mandatory Child Protection Training or equivalent. Understanding of research methodology and research experience. Understanding of Clinical Governance and demonstrated commitment to its application. Demonstrated commitment to teaching. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: David Baines on (02) 9845 2369, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6013 or email davidb@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Orthotist
Orthotics
Full-time
Position No. 680475/0013/10
Nine Day Fortnight.
� Performance of clinical and technical duties to the highest possible standard to all patients referred to the Department from Medical Officers associated with this Hospital.
� To liaise with Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and other staff within the Hospital and from outside agencies to ensure the most efficient and effective patient care.
� To attend specialist clinics, wards and operating theatre as required.
� Fabrication and fitting of Orthotic and related devices.
Criteria: Degree or Diploma in Orthotics/Prosthetics. Experience working with babies and children. Experience with Cerebral Palsy, general Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation lower limb orthotic management. Effective oral and written communication skills. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligibility for membership to the Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Sean Hogan on (02) 9845 3679, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6707 or email seanh@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Paediatric Resident
Western Paediatric Physician Training Network
Temporary Full-time
12 months
Position No. 680810/0038/10
The Resident is a valued member of the clinical team. In matters relating directly to patient care, the Resident is directly responsible to and supervised by the teams Registrar and Fellow(s), as appropriate, and is responsible to the consultant in charge of the patients care. He/She is expected to follow the guidance of the senior members of the team in regard to clinical management of patients, communication and professional conduct.
The primary function of the role is provision of care for patients and families at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with resident training in Paediatrics. This includes prompt assessment of children admitted under the team, rational use of investigations, ongoing management of care, anticipation and monitoring of progress and planning of timely discharge and appropriate follow up.
These positions are attached to networks (i.e. Northern, Eastern and Western Paediatric Physician Training Networks) each of which is made up of a number of medical institutions. These positions will involve training in a rage of terms across the network and across a range of different settings. The aims of the networked training program are to ensure that the delivery of paediatric training in NSW is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible, and transparent and in accordance with RACP training requirements and clinical service needs.
Criteria: MBBS or equivalent. Registered or registrable with the NSW Medical Board. Completed two years postgraduate clinical training or equivalent. Commitment to high standard patient care. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills. Basic computer skills. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Damien McKay on (02) 9845 3636, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6090 or email damienm@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/02/10.
Physiotherapist Weekend Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy
Part-time (2.5 h.p.w.)
Position No. 680400/0023/10
Days of work are Sat, Sun. 2 out of 4 weekends (3 hrs Sat, 2 hrs Sun).
To be responsible for the management of orthopaedic, rehabilitation and burns inpatients on the weekend. This will include continuation of established exercise programs, mobilisation of patients, maintenance of post-op and neurological casts, equipment prescription and respiratory care as required.
Criteria: Current NSW Physiotherapy registration. Able to work on both days of the rostered weekend. Experience in orthopaedic physiotherapy, including application and removal of plaster and synthetic casts. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Sound organisational ability. Proven ability to work independently. Ability to adapt to change. Must be able to attend 1 after hour’s staff inservice training day annually. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Kerry West on (02) 9845 3731, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6229 or email kerryw@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Registered Nurse
Commercial Travellers
Full-time
Position No. 680182/0009/10
Shift worker. Rotating roster.
To provide a standard of excellence according to the individual’s level of experience and education for all patients and families by implementing and maintaining high quality nursing care within a safe environment.
To work in partnership with patients and families in decision making, provision of care and the maintenance of quality health services.
To grow in professional awareness. To be aware of professional developments within the organisation and specifically, paediatric nursing.
To practice within the guidelines of the Australian Nursing Code of Ethics and the NSW Nurses’ Act.
Criteria: Registered Nurse (A List) with current Licence to practice from NSW Nurses Registration Board. “Working with Children” check clearance. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates commitment to evidence based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement of nursing events. Demonstrates commitment to working in partnership with patients and families to ensure consumer participation in decision making about patient care and the delivery of care. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining own professional development through regular attendance at external and internal education programs. Works within legal and ethical practice guidelines. Computer literate. Details: Position description is available online.
Full Time and Part Time applicants welcome.
Enquiries: Fiona Nelson on (02) 9845 1073 or email fionan2@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Research Officer
Institute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research
Temporary Part-time (22.48 h.p.w.)
6 months renewable contract
Position No. 691001/0015/10
A role exists in the INMR for a postdoctoral scientist with specific knowledge of calcium homeostasis and signalling in skeletal muscle and neuromuscular disorders and technical expertise in intracellular calcium measurements. The postdoctoral scientist will be expected to continue an established research project and to contribute to the development of new research goals and objectives.
Criteria: A relevant doctoral qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Demonstrated extensive experience in mouse handling, mouse exercise training, animal tissue harvesting, and muscle fibre/myotube calcium handling tests. Prior experience in the field of the physiology of muscle contraction and calcium signaling and technical expertise in intracellular calcium measurements by fluorometry is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to conduct research activities with minimal supervision, with identifiable research output. Demonstrated experience in high quality scientific writing. Evidence for a high standard in verbal communication skills. Demonstrate high motivation and possess strong interpersonal skills. Possess an organised approach to laboratory bench work and meticulous record keeping. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Michelle Moeskops on (02) 9845 1905 or email michelm3@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Senior Scientific Officer in Microbiology
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Full-time
Position No. 684302/0016/10
Includes weekend work.
Performance of diagnostic microbiology procedures (including procedures in bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular diagnostics) focuses on delivering an excellent diagnostic service for children.
Performance or delegation of duties pertaining to maintaining the quality and technical management systems of the laboratory to standards required by NATA and NPAAC.
Performance or delegation of administrative procedures pertaining to staff management, training, OH&S matters, planning and stock control equipment selection, purchase and maintenance.
Participation in internal and external quality assurance procedures and contribution to in-service education.
Criteria: Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Medical Technology. Willingness to work with infectious material. Willingness to participate in 7 day rosters. Experience in all areas of diagnostic microbiology. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Demonstrated management skills and team building skills. Commitment to customer service. Commitment to further education and professional development. Understanding of confidentiality. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Alison Kesson on (02) 9845 3823, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6444 or email alisonk2@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Staff Specialist
Anaesthesia
Temporary Full-time
12 months
Position No. 680330/0441/09
To provide anaesthetic, pain management and perioperative care at the highest level in a busy tertiary/quaternary paediatric hospital, as allocated by the Head, Dept of Anaesthesia, or his representative.
Criteria: Eligible for Specialist Registration in NSW. Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Completion of a paediatric anaesthetic Fellowship (12 months minimum) and evidence of on-going and current experience in paediatric anaesthesia and acute pain management. A demonstrated ability to work within the team environment of a busy department. Evidence of participation in non-clinical activities, including teaching, research, administration and quality improvement activities. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: David Baines on (02) 9845 2369, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6013 or email davidb@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Student Administration Officer
CHW Clinical School
Full-time
Position No. 680545/0438/09
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is a teaching Hospital of The University of Sydney. The Clinical School is a department of the University’s Faculty of Medicine, located within The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, and plays a key role in coordinating the Paediatric rotation as part of the Graduate Medical Program – each year approximately 300 students undertake their rotation at the Hospital. The Student Administration Officer plays a key front-line role in ensuring that the students and tutors, teachers and lecturers are well supported. The Student Administration Officer also provides support to the Education Team.
Criteria: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in an educational support and administrative role involving planning, facilitation, liaison, time management and team organisation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within small multidisciplinary team. Excellent computer skills in use of Word, Excel, email, Powerpoint and databases. Experience in an administrative position within a University/Health related setting. Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with academic and clinical staff from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Vikki Cheetham on (02) 9845 3376 or email vikkic@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Trainee Technical Officer in Virology
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Temporary Part-time (24 h.p.w.)
12 months (renewable subject to satisfactory performance)
Position No. 684305/0017/10
Performance of diagnostic virology procedures (including viral culture, antigen detection, serology and molecular diagnostics). Participation in quality assurance procedures and contribution to in-service education.
Criteria: Training for Associate Diploma of Pathology Techniques or equivalent. Willingness to participate in 7 day rosters. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team. Willingness to work with infectious material. Understanding of confidentiality. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Diane Grote on (02) 9845 3822 or email dianeg@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Zoledronic Acid in Perthes Disease (ZAP) Study Co-ordinator
Institute of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Temporary Full-time
12 monthly (5 year tenure)
Position No. 691722/0024/10
The Zoledronic Acid in Perthes Disease (ZAP) co-ordinator is a senior member of Clinical Musculoskeletal Research, who is responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of the ZAP study.
The ZAP study is a multi-centre NHMRC funded project assessing the effect of Zoledronic Acid on hip shape in children and adolescents with Perthes disease. In conjunction with senior members of Clinical Musculoskeletal Research, the ZAP co-ordinator is responsible for the implementation of the study at CHW and nationally in association with investigators at collaborative sites and the direct patient aspects of the project at CHW, which includes recruitment, investigation, treatment and monitoring of treatment.
Clinical Musculoskeletal Research brings together researchers from Bone and Mineral Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Endocrinology, Academic Genetics and Physiotherapy to work towards better outcomes for children with a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders.
Criteria: Registered Nurse (List A) with current registration to practice from NSW Nurses Registration Board. At lease 6 years nursing experience with a minimum of 4 years in paediatric research. Demonstrated experience in multicenter clinical drug trials. Knowledge of and compliance with appropriate clinical trial research guidelines. Experience in preparation of ethics committee submissions and CRF development. Experience in paediatric musculoskeletal disorders. Ability to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to use sound problem solving skills and critical thinking. Effective time management skills. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Dr Craig Munns on (02) 9845 3200 or email craigm2@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 14/02/10.
Successful applicants will be subject to a 'criminal record and working with children' check.
Applications together with curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two (2) referees should be sent to:
Staff Services Manager,
Level 4,
The Children's Hospital at Westmead,
Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145.
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