Staff Specialist

**Requisition ID**: REQ600696
**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Location**: Campbelltown Mental Health
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Applications close**: 14/0/2025

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**About The Opportunity**
Joining the Mental Health Service at Campbelltown Hospital as a Staff Specialist presents an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of mental health care in one of South Western Sydney’s most vital healthcare facilities. This role allows you to provide expert psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the well-being of a diverse and growing community. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, innovative telehealth solutions, and a strong focus on collaborative practice, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality mental health services. Campbelltown Hospital values professional development, offering pathways for career growth, research, and teaching opportunities. This position is perfect for specialists looking to make a profound and lasting impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

**About the Adult Mental Health Services**
- The Adult Mental Health Services encompass a range of specialised units dedicated to providing high-quality, recovery-focused care to diverse consumer groups. These services include:

- ** Mental Health High Dependency Unit (HDU)**: A specialised facility delivering care for adults experiencing acute mental health conditions, as part of a state-wide specialty health network.
- ** Older People Mental Health Unit**: Focused on individuals aged 65 and over, this unit offers collaborative, recovery-oriented mental health care in a safe and supportive environment.
- ** Civil Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit**: A unique service providing care to adults in contact with forensic mental health and the criminal justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation and holistic recovery.
- Across all units, our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering patient-centered care through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. With a strong emphasis on safety and consumer advocacy, we strive to empower individuals on their recovery journey and foster positive outcomes for the community.

**What You'll Be Doing**
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is a dynamic and diverse health service provider, catering to one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia. With a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas. The district encompasses a mix of urban and rural communities, providing a wide range of services through its network of hospitals, community health centers, and specialty services. SWSLHD is renowned for its innovation in healthcare, focusing on patient-centered care, research, and education. Its strategic location offers easy access to public transport, major shopping centers, entertainment venues, and the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. As Sydney’s new airport develops and the region continues to expand, SWSLHD remains dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of its diverse community, making it an exciting and supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

**How to Apply**
- Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
- Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-cal