Queensland Basic Paediatric Training Network
The network provides centralised recruitment, selection and allocation for doctors intending to commence their first or second year of basic paediatric training in Queensland.
The aim of the network is to improve access to training, broaden the clinical experience available to trainees and increase the capacity for basic paediatric training across Queensland and in Darwin.
Trainees remain on the network for the duration of their basic training subject to ongoing satisfactory performance.
Important information for new applicants
The network is collaborating with the College to pilot a pre-interview screening assessment of personal and professional attributes included in the selection criteria for Basic Training.
As part of your application for first-year training in 2023, we request that you complete an online assessment called "Casper", a form of "situational judgement test" , ideally during the RMO application period or before interview offers are allocated. The assessment has been designed for the College by Altus Assessments, who will host the assessment online. You can complete the assessment at home or in a quiet private venue of your choice on one of two dates offered for the Network. The assessment is free of charge. Further information about the pilot and how to register for Casper is available here on the RACP website.
Test Dates
Thursday 16 June 7:00pm AEST
Saturday 9 July 5:00pm AEST
Education
The network supports and promotes paediatric education and training, including the Paediatric Written Examination Preparation Program (PWEPP) - a lecture series to support written exam candidates - and the Paediatric Clinical Examination Preparation Program (PCEPP) – an annual program to support RACP paediatric clinical exam candidates.
Upcoming event
An information session relating to the network will be held on Monday 16 May 2022.
Click below to register.
Paediatric Training Information Session
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for new applicants at time of application are:
- general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- eligible for registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- commencing your first or second year of training in 2023
- commencing your post graduate year three (PGY3) or above in 2023.
Queensland Health must ensure that the recruitment of overseas professionals into clinical roles strengthens the regional economies through the engagement of skills that complement but do not replace the skills of the available local labour market. Only in the circumstance that an Australian applicant pool is insufficient to fill a skilled clinical vacancy may Queensland Health sponsor applicants from the overseas market. (HR policy B46, June 2020).
How to apply
Applicants must:
- review the role description
- review the how to apply
- review the basic paediatric training preference guide
- review FAQs for new or current trainees
- utilise the CV template and upload to your application
- complete the clinical experience template and upload to your application
- complete the online application via the RMO campaign application portal
Other documents
Key dates
Application period: Monday 6 June to Monday 4 July 2022
Interviews: An interview is required for all shortlisted applicants. Interviews will be held virtually and further information will be provided to those shortlisted.
- Saturday 6 August 2022
- Monday 8 August 2022
- Tuesday 9 August 2022
Selection Decision: by Friday 26 August 2022
Participating facilities
Training will be hosted primarily at:
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Queensland Children’s Hospital
- Townsville University Hospital
The network requires that all trainees rotate to an outer metropolitan or regional hospital for 12 month period during their 3 year pathway.
Network trainee experience
Contacts
Network Medical Director
- Dr Vana Sabesan, Medical Vocational Training Pathways, Queensland Country Practice
- Email: Paediatric-Training@health.qld.gov.au
Queensland Directors of Paediatric Education
| Location | Contact name | |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Children’s Hospital | Dr Nitin Kapur | Nitin.Kapur@health.qld.gov.au |
| Queensland Children’s Hospital | Dr David Levitt | David.Levitt@health.qld.gov.au |
| Townsville University Hospital | Dr Vanaja Sabesan | Vanaja.Sabesan@health.qld.gov.au |
| Gold Coast University Hospital | Dr Tung Vu | Tung.Vu@health.qld.gov.au |
