NSLHD - Staff Specialist – Palliative Medicine - Mona Vale Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An exciting and unique opportunity to be part of the Palliative Care Uni at Mona Vale Hospital and the Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH), operated by Mona Vale Hospital is now available.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 24
Duration: Until 25 April 2026
Number of Positions: Multiple
About the Role
An opportunity exists for a Palliative Medicine Specialist to work across two units for up to 24 hours per week. There is also provision for multiple doctors to share this role, working across both the Palliative Care Unit and the Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH).
Where You'll Be Working
The Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is a 10 bed facility, able to accommodate public, private and DVA patients. The PCU facility will provide short-term holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses at various times in their illness trajectories.
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. For adolescents and young adults in the age group 16-30 years, 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.
Purpose of the Position
Performing the clinical duties of a staff specialist in palliative care focusing on delivery of inpatient services and providing outpatient palliative care services, as well as implementation of and participation in palliative medicine education and research. The position is part of the Supportive and 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 Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is a 10 bed facility, able to accommodate public, private and DVA patients. The PCU facility will provide short-term holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses at various times in their illness trajectories. The facility will provide comprehensive medical, nursing and allied health care based on the unique needs of the patient, their family and carers. When the patient is facing a life-limiting prognosis, aspects of care might include:
- Symptom management
- Social and emotional support
- High quality end of life care
- Planning for discharge from hospital to home
The Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is a 10 bed facility, able to accommodate public, private and DVA patients. The PCU facility will provide short-term holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses at various times in their illness trajectories. The facility will provide comprehensive medical, nursing and allied health care based on the unique needs of the patient, their family and carers. When the patient is facing a life-limiting prognosis, aspects of care might include:
- Symptom management
- Social and emotional support
- High quality end of life care
- Planning for discharge from hospital to home
The Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (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 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.
This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
- 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.
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Palliative Care Medicine and, clinical experience in managing adolescent and young adult patients
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality compassionate medical care as evidenced by recent practice experience in working congenially 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 excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the Palliative Care Unit position can be viewed via the following Position Description
2) The requirements of the AYAH position can be viewed via the following Position Description
3) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
4) To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Nicola Ward on 0428 858 265 or email Nicola.Ward@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 23 April 2025
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