NSLHD - Staff Specialist – Palliative Care – Adolescent & Young Adult Hospice - Mona Vale Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An exciting opportunity to be part of the Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) located at the old Manly Hospital site is now available.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 8
Performing the clinical duties of a staff specialist in palliative care including delivery of inpatient clinical palliative care services for adolescent and young adult patients with implementation of and participation in palliative medicine education and research. The position is part of the Palliative Care Network. Ongoing quality assurance activities at the Departmental, Divisional and District levels and additionally as directed by the Director of Medical Services and Director of Clinical Governance.
The Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) provides specialised and designated support to Adolescents and Young Adults between the ages of 16-30 years old with life limiting illnesses. This includes those who were either born with or acquired their condition during childhood and survived to adolescence, as well as those who have acquired a condition later in life. It is the first facility of its type in Australia.
The AYAH provides a unique Model of Care and Service Model that has not previously been delivered to this cohort of patients, whilst aligning to the principles and goals of the End of Life and Palliative Care and Youth Health Frameworks. The Manly AYAH is a centre of excellence for palliative care and supportive care, and seeks to provide exceptional experience to patients, carers, family, and friends of patients.
The aim of the service model is to assist in the delivery of best practice care and services for adolescents and young adult patients with life limiting illnesses as they progress through their healthcare journey. We aim to ensure they receive seamlessly coordinated, culturally appropriate care by compassionate skilled staff. Additionally, the AYAH provides person- centred, high quality care within a setting specifically designed for adolescents and young adults. This includes holistic care and support to young people and their families, comprising a range of individualised services including social events, supportive care and counselling, and bereavement support.
This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Australian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FRACP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within 4 months may be considered.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality compassionate medical care as evidenced by recent practice experience in working collegially and collaboratively as both a leader and member of a multidisciplinary team and as a provider of services that engender high levels of patient satisfaction and experience.
- Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Palliative Medicine Consultant including clinical experience in managing adolescent and young adult patients.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.
- A valid Driver's licence.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here
Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Peter Roach on 0412 550 788 or email Peter.Roach@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have
Applications Close: 23 November 2026
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
