Staff Specialist in Drug and Alcohol

14 hours ago


Gosford, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Hours Per Week**: 32
**Requisition ID**: REQ255580

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Drug and Alcohol, Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospitals at Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award. (Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.)

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
- Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number.
- Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other equivalent specialist recognition. (Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.)
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Drug and Alcohol
- Ability to work constructively and effectively in a Multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and supervise medical and surgical trainees, residents and medical students; eg experience in teaching the management of the deteriorating patient would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align to the NSW CORE Values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours charter.

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**Applications Close: 19 June 2025



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