NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - 0.5FTE - Permanent - Gastroenterology and

Employment Type Permanent – Part Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist – Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hours Per Week:  0.5FTE

Requisition ID: REQ604568

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY.  To apply please click this link:

Applications close on 21 September 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/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.  The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Successful applicants will be a Gastroenterologist.

The number of sessions will be equivalent to a 0.5 FTE, with shared on call requirements within the departmental 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.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family 

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: 

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: 

Selection Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians 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 gastroenterology and contemporary endoscopy skills are essential 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 /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
7. Sound clinical knowledge with a subspecialty of IBD, or other subspeciality interest demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
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.

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. Please click on the link for further information: 

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.

We respectfully request no agencies apply.

Need more information? 

Enquiries

Associate Professor Martin Weltman, Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application.  Applications close 21 September All applicants are to apply through eCredential.