Nbmlhd- Staff Specialist Rehabilitation Up to 0.4fte Permanent Nepean

**Employment Type** Permanent Part Time

**Position Classification**:Staff Specialist
**Hours Per Week**: up to 0.4FTE (16 hours)
**Requisition ID**: REQ550708

**How to apply**

Applications close on **16 February 2025** and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital_ _within the Department of Rehabilitation.

Successful applicants will be working within a busy rehabilitation service. Nepean Hospital Rehabilitation Department provides specialized rehabilitation assessment and management to patients residing in the NBMLHD. The Service operates an acute consultation and referral service, in reach rehabilitation, 30 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, Rehabilitation in the Home and specialty outpatient clinics including rehabilitation, amputee, and orthotic and spasticity clinics.

The position is for a permanent 0.4 FTE position with an on-call roster. 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

**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.

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

2. Possess Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (**AFRM)**or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997**and the **Staff Specialists (NSW) Award**. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position

3. Sound clinical knowledge in **Rehabilitation Medicine**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.

4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.

5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.

6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.

7. 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 Specialist (State) Award.

**Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

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To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

**We respectfully request no agencies apply**

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Enquiries

Dr Sharon Wong - Head of Department

02 4734 3930