Neonatal Registrar at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

155223.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Neonatal Care, Paediatric Trainee, Advanced Trainee, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, High-Risk Pregnancies, Neonatal Intensive Care, Special Care Nursery, Respiratory Support, Neonatology Teaching, Neonatology Research, Clinical Experience, Person-Centred Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Neonatal Registrar Employment Type: Full time Classification: Registrar Salary: $125,473 to $155,223 Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Woman, Youth and Children Closing Date: 29 March 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12%25 Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are invited for a 12-month position, with possibility of extension, commencing in August 2026 or February 2027. Applicants must be PGY4+ or above at the commencement date to be eligible. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 The Neonatal Department of the Canberra Hospital is offering Neonatal Registrar positions, for one to two years (depending on training requirements). Neonatal trainees, paediatric basic and paediatric advanced trainees are encouraged to apply. In addition to neonatal and paediatric trainees, advanced trainees in emergency medicine, ICU and anaesthetics with appropriate clinical experience are encouraged to apply. The Department provides neonatal care to the ACT and surrounding NSW regions. The Canberra Hospital has approximately 3800 deliveries per year and is the principal referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. It is the only tertiary care neonatal unit in the region, which has a delivery population of 10,000. The Canberra Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery has 800-900 admissions per year, 400 requiring respiratory support with 21 planned intensive care beds/high dependency beds and 18 special care nursery beds. The department is supported by seven Neonatologists, four Neonatal Advanced Trainees, one Career medical officer (CMO), one Senior Career Medical Officer (SCMO), 10 Neonatal Registrar (paediatric basic/advanced trainees) and three Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMO) positions. Involvement in Neonatal teaching and research is recommended and highly encouraged by the Canberra Hospital's management. Neonatal Registrars will obtain wide experience in all levels of Neonatal Care in a well-supported and energetic environment. There is an active teaching and research program in both Paediatrics and Neonatology. Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position see the Position Description. How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Tejasvi Chaudhari, Clinical Director Neonatology #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Neonatal Registrars will gain extensive experience in all levels of Neonatal Care within a well-supported and energetic environment, while also being encouraged to participate in active Neonatal teaching and research programs.