NBMLHD- Staff Specialist

Employment Type Permanent - Part Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Hours Per Week: up to 0.5FTE

Requisition ID: REQ550708

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY.

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Applications close on 31 August 2025 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

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 Hospitalwithin 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

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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.

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Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997and 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
• 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.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• 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.
• 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.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children's Guardian website:

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. the link for further information:

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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