Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $117,745 to $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29759 - Central Coast Local Health District - Addiction Medicine - Unaccredited Trainee
Welcome to Central Coast Local Health District where we strive to deliver exceptional healthcare services and enhance the health and wellbeing of our community. We invite suitably trained and experienced medical officers to join our community and enjoy the benefits of a relaxed, coastal lifestyle paired with a rewarding career supporting our rapidly growing population.
Please watch our welcome video.
At CCLHD we value our staff as our most important resource and offer ongoing support and development opportunities. Find out more:
· Central Coast Local Health District - Imagine Regional (nsw.gov.au)
· Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) - NSW Health
The following positions are current advertising in Addiction Medicine:
· Addiction Medicine – Advanced Trainee – Job No: CAM29758
· Addiction Medicine – Unaccredited Trainee – Job No: CAM29759
Where you will be working:
The Central Coast Sector provides a comprehensive service aimed at treating alcohol and other drug problems. including:
· Inpatient Consultation/Liaison Service
This provides D&A ED and inpatient consultation and follow-up of referred patients discharged after hours.
· Outpatient Services
These include a wide variety of services including, counselling, various groups, community detoxification and medical assessments.
· Opioid Treatment Programs
These are located at both Gosford (Kullaroo Clinic) and Wyong (Wallama Clinic). They provide specialised treatment of opiate dependence in a clinic setting and support to GP prescribers and community pharmacies providing OTPs..
· Inpatient Drug Treatment Unit (Maruma-li)
This is located at the Wyong Hospital campus and provides medically supervised withdrawal in an inpatient setting for voluntary patients. It also provides stabilization and assessment of complex cases, such as high dose transition to buprenorphine, or comprehensive assessment where barriers exist to access outpatient services. Admissions are elective although an emergency admission may be negotiated with the admitting doctor.
· Education and training:
o 6 months GP Training electives.
o FAChAM traning program
o 10-day GP scholarships
o NEAP (NSW Education in Addiction Program)
o D&A Service Journal Club
Prior experience in Addiction Medicine is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided to a suitable candidate in all facets of the discipline.
Gosford Hospital is the principal referral hospital and trauma centre for the Central Coast, with over 500 inpatient beds and 24/7 access to the emergency department operating theatres and obstetric services.’
Wyong Hospital is an acute major metropolitan hospital with over 300 beds providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to residents in the northern region of the Central Coast.
In conjunction with the University of Newcastle, the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute located on the Gosford Hospital campus, provides additional opportunities in training and research.
For more information about what it is like to work with us, please visit our Facebook page.
For questions contact our JMO Recruitment Team via CCLHD-MWEUJMORecruit@health.nsw.gov.au
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Completion of at least three post graduate years.
- Completion of the Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) or a commitment to do so prior to commencing employment. Able to prescribe S8 and S4D medications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership and direction to ensure appropriate management of patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise, with demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated time management, problem solving skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills, with minimum of 30 words per minute. Along with evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education. Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills, with minimum of 30 words per minute.
- Prior experience in Addiction Medicine would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rhiannon Walbancke on CCLHD-MWEUJMORecruit@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
