SCHN - Staff Specialist - NETS Retrieval Consultant …, Bankstown

Overview 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. Learn more about our network: professionals Employment Details Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Staff Specialist Hours Per Week: 20 Requisition ID: REQ Application Process Applications are via eCredential Job Title Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) is seeking a permanent 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join the team as a NETS Retrieval Consultant. What You'll Be Doing ‘NETS’
- NSW is the statewide clinical service for medical retrieval of critically ill newborns, infants and children in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Most patients are acutely unwell and require careful assessment and planning prior to transport. The NETS Consultant coordinates acute clinical calls to NETS; in collaboration with specialists from referral hospitals and specialty units. The NETS Consultant triages cases into being a consultation, transfer by local or regional teams, or retrieval (by a NETS team or other appropriate neonatal or paediatric retrieval team). The NETS consultant contributes to the call and case review process, education (internal and external), as well as research and quality improvement activities. NETS service extends beyond transport by providing a clinical triage for patients too sick for normal ambulance transfer between hospitals. NETS connects clinicians in referring and referral hospitals in a telephone conference to discuss the best treatment and appropriateness of transfer or retrieval. This extends to obstetric cases when maternal transfer no longer seems possible, and a neonatal retrieval appears inevitable. The Consultant is responsible for the delivery of the highest quality care to the paediatric patient and their family. Consultants participate in case review, quality, educational and service improvement activities, acting as an advocate for the paediatric patient and their family, in accordance with guidelines set by NSW Health, SCHN and international benchmarks. Qualifications and Experience
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
- Possess relevant specialist paediatric qualification – FRACP (Paediatrics) or CICM (Paediatrics), PEM, FANZCA (paediatrics) or equivalent, as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award
- Experience in neonatal and/or paediatric critical care
- Experience in medical retrieval of newborns and/or children
- Demonstrated expertise with inter‑personal communication and negotiation; particularly with multiple stakeholders in highly stressed circumstances
- Capacity to participate in and train staff in retrievals by air and road ambulances
- Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time Additional Information SCHN is an Equal Chance Employer that values diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment where no suitable local applicant is identified. For more information, consult the NSW Policy Directive or contact relevant staff. Applicants are required to hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and to comply with vaccination requirements. Application Closing Applications Close: Tuesday 30th June 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3riqy2