NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Palliative Medicine - Lifespan - D&A - 0.2FTE - Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Palliative Medicine
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ704377
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,
Applications close on 01 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/dental practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at the NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service within the Lifespan Clinic.
The Supportive & Palliative Care physician will provide expert assessment and management of patients attending Drug and Alcohol Services with suspected or known end organ damage or other sequelae from their substance misuse which is likely to lead to a premature death. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new service model which will allow full participation by patients in shaping their care. The growing average age of patients cared for by the Drug and Alcohol Service, the literature attesting to premature morbidity and mortality rates for the service’s patients to age matched cohorts, attest to the need to develop a patient centered response. The clinics will be located at the Drug and Alcohol Service at Nepean Hospital
This position is for 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week). Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
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 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
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 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.
