NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Palliative Medicine - Lifespan - D&A - 0.2FTE - Apply via eCredential
Selection Criteria
Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds a current Drivers Licence class C or higher.
Possess Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM), Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award (NSW), as well as s substantive appointment at NBMLHD. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
Sound clinical knowledge in Supportive and Palliative Care 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.
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 behavior to junior medical staff.
Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice including, but not limited to, collection of Australian National Sub-Acute and Non-Acute Patient (AN-SNAP) data and understanding of Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) data.
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 the Staff Specialists (State) Award 2022 (NSW).
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
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To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
We respectfully request no agencies apply
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to Dr Karen Fisher, Clinical Director, NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service, at karen.fisher1@health.nsw.gov.au, or at 4734 3331.
