SCHN - Postgraduate Fellow in Clinical Toxicology (eCredential)

• The training program aims to provide supervised on-call exposure to medical fellows who have previous training in clinical toxicology. You will provide telephone-based risk assessment and poisoning management advice unique to the poisons information centre environment. This may allow fellows to pursue a career in clinical toxicology and to work with one of the poisons information centres in Australia or elsewhere in the world.
  
• Fellows will gain exposure to poison centre toxicology cases under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or one or more of the nominated Consultant VMO toxicologists.
  
• The fellow will be the primary point of referral for medical toxicology cases during their on-call period. Cases will be referred to them by the Specialists in Poisons Information (SPIs), based at the NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, or at one of the other Australian poisons information centres.
  
• Fellows will be expected to make a detailed log of all calls, including the presenting problems, risk assessment and advice given as well as follow-up, particularly on any complex calls, as necessary. All calls should be reviewed with the supervising toxicologists backing up the fellow in a timely fashion.
  
• Fellows will follow-up all NSW, ACT and Tasmanian calls referred to a clinical toxicologist and document those calls.
  
• Fellows will contribute to the mortality and morbidity review.
  
• Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families and adults as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  
• 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.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. 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. 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, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
• Approximately 12 months recent experience in clinical toxicology, and currently working in a clinical toxicology service with an endorsement from the department head to substantiate the placement.
• Possess a recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical toxicology or are in the final stages of attaining it.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated 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 including overnights and weekends and to respond in a reasonable time.

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or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.

For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au