Nbmlhd - Staff Specialist - Head of Department - Anaesthesia - Hawkesbury District Hospital - Apply Via Ecredential

**Employment Type** - Staff Specialist - Head of Department (3+2-year Term)
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist - Anaesthesia - Hawkesbury District Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 1.0 FTE + Appropriate Managerial Allowance
**Requisition ID**: REQ592084

**How to apply**

Applications close on **10 August 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 **Hawkesbury District Hospital within the Department of Anaesthesia**.

The Head of Department is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient clinical services through leadership and management, coordinating medical staff for safe and effective service delivery, and overseeing departmental clinical governance. **This is a 3 + 2-year term, remunerated at Staff Specialist Management Allowance Level 1**.

The successful applicant will demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in anaesthetics, possess a commitment to clinical leadership and staff development and have proven ability in innovation, team building and strategic planning. The role involves contributing to teaching, accreditation readiness, incident management and driving continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across 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.

**Selection Criteria**

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

2. Possess Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)or equivalent.

3. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.

4. Sound clinical knowledge in Anaesthesiology 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.

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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 Staff Specialists (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)

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.

**Need more information?**
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Debasish Ghosh

Director Medical Services

Hawkesbury District Hospital, Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, Lithgow Hospital and Springwood Hospital

**Application information