NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Infectious Diseases - HiTH - up to1.2FTE - Nepean Hospital - Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Infectious Diseases
Hours Per Week: up to 2 x 0.6FTE
Requisition ID: REQ705813
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,
Applications close on 15 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above positions in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The positions will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Hospital in The Home.
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in:
· Infectious Diseases consultative, inpatient (Nepean Hospital only), and outpatient service
· Hospital in The Home inpatient service
· Infectious Diseases on-call in a shared roster
· Hospital in The Home on-call in a shared roster
· Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) activities
· Infection Prevention And Control (IPAC) activities
The number of sessions will be two 0.6 FTE positions, one based primarily at Nepean Hospital and one based primarily at Hawkesbury District Hospital. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Together, Achieving Better Health
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.
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If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- Sound clinical knowledge in Infectious Diseases demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
- Experience in and knowledge of Hospital in The Home (HiTH) or equivalent services and a commitment to promote the development of and referral to the HiTH Service.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical/Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Infectious Diseases demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience. Training or experience in Microbiology and/or General Medicine is a distinct advantage.
Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Staff Specialists State Award.
Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf
To see a full position description, please click HERE
To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
Applications close on 15 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
We respectfully request no agencies apply
Enquiries
Dr Christopher Swan
Clinical Director of Connected Care &
Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Email: christopher.swan@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0405 638 220
