Staff Specialist

3 weeks ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia NSW Health Full time
Employment Type and Position Classification: Permanent Full Time Staff Specialist (1.0 FTE) and 3 year Clinical Director Appointment

Specialty: Anatomical Pathology

Facility: John Hunter Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ578846

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.

About This Job

The Anatomical Pathology Department at John Hunter Hospital is seeking an experienced Staff Specialist with leadership experience to join the team. This permanent full time Staff Specialist role comes with a 3 year appointment as the Clinical Director of Anatomical Pathology at NSWHP - John Hunter Hospital. Whilst the Clinical Director appointment is a fixed term appointment, there is the possibility for extensions.

What You'll Be Doing
  • The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Anatomical Pathology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
  • The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

Selection Criteria
  • Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Anatomical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
  • Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise within the specialty of Anatomical Pathology.
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a large complex pathology department including the successful management of human, physical and financial resources.
  • Proven ability to build and inspire multidisciplinary teams, and to be an effective team member.
  • Demonstrated superior communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.

All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.

Please Note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Need more information?
  • Click here for the Position Description
  • Find out more about applying for this position
  • Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice
  • Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Ricardo Vilain, Acting Clinical Director of Anatomical Pathology, NSWHP - John Hunter Hospital at Ricardo.Vilain@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr Huy Tran, Local Pathology Director, NSWHP - John Hunter at Huy.Tran@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 13 July 2025

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