SCHN - Staff Specialist in Adolescent Medicine (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) (eCredential)

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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 Part Time

Position Classification : Staff Specialist

Hours Per Week :  8

Requisition ID :  REQ469761

Applications via eCredential ONLY! The Adolescent Medicine Department - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Service at The Children's Hospital at Westmead has a vacant temporary Staff Specialist position of

The CICADA Centre NSW offers Care and Intervention for Children and Adolescents affected by Drugs and Alcohol. A lifespan care approach, based in a tertiary paediatric hospital, is delivered through three clinical services : the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Assessment Service, Family Service; and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Service. Quality improvement, research, teaching and education are essential parts of the CICADA service.

The FASD Assessment Service is NSW-wide service that provides clinical assessment for children and adolescents with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure or whom a diagnosis of FASD is suspected. This usually includes a developmental multidisciplinary assessment, formulation of a diagnostic report, and recommendations for ongoing support and intervention. The service works closely with teams providing services to children exposed to substances during pregnancy, in out-of-home care, in rural and remote NSW, and in juvenile justice. We offer a regular Baby Clinic and FASD-Track consultation service, education and training.

The Staff Specialist (Paediatrician) is responsible for :

• Medical and developmental assessment, diagnosis, and development of a management plan for children and adolescents referred with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure or in whom the diagnosis of FASD is suspected.
• Providing leadership to a multidisciplinary clinical team, including conducting case conferences, overseeing diagnostic assessments and management.
• Delivery of clinical services in a coordinated, holistic and timely manner.
• Collaboration with the CICADA Service, Department of Adolescent Medicine, Child Development and Child Protection Units within SCHN and child protection services.
• Interagency collaboration with external service providers such as Department of Community and Justice, health services, education and non-government organisations.
• Provision of excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provision of Quality Improvement, education and training.
• Abiding 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 in a paediatric subspecialty and / or other specialist recognition as provided in the Staff Specialist (State) Award and / or overseas trained specialist pathways
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in developmental and behavioural paediatrics and / or community child health including experience working in multidisciplinary developmental assessment teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a 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.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and diagnosis of FASD, and experience with vulnerable and priority populations.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

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) 2 primary doses are required for Category A positions (refer to NSW Policy Directive PD2023_022 ).

In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the

seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.

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.