NBMLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Neurosurgery - Quin ending 30 June 2027 - Nepean Hospital - up to 100 hours per annum - Please APPLY via eCredential
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Employment Type: Quinquennium – ending 30 June 2027
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer - Neurosurgery
Hours Per Week: 100 hours per annum
Requisition ID: REQ263610
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:
Applications close on 26 October 2025 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 position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Successful applicants will be Senior Medical Staff are expected to provide admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient and on call specialty services as determined and required by the district. The role includes undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and supervision.
The Neurosurgery Scope of Practice Physician will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Specialty Department, in particular the assessment and management of patients requiring Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery.
The role will be participation in cerebrovascular MDT, M&M, outpatients and participation in the on-call rosters to cover cerebrovascular admissions. 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 Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination, 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 Neurosurgery 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 including participation in RACS/NSA related committees.
- 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.
- Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.
- Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialties Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery demonstrated by extensive experience at VMO level in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery. He or she should have recent and current experience with bypasses and complex AVMs. There is no endovascular requirement for this role.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.
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: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015
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.
We respectfully request no agencies apply
Need more information?
Enquiries
Dr Matthew Tait, HOD Neurosurgery
0467 806 380
Application information
All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close on 26 October 2025. All applications are to be applied through eCredential.
