Staff Specialist Palliative Medicine

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Calvary Full time

Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Maternity leave cover 12 months commencing May 2025
**Fixed Term**: Full-time or part-time role available
About the role
12 month maternity leave cover position. To provide a comprehensive initial assessment of symptoms, psychosocial needs and direct the ongoing care of patients referred to the palliative care services, within Calvary Hospital.
About you
Possess registration with the Medical Board of Australia - Insurance Act 1997.
Extensive experience working in Palliative Medicine - at least 3 years postgraduate training in this field, with FRACP (or eligibility for this) in Palliative Medicine and FAChPM (or eligibility for this).
Experience in management of Palliative Care patients, with demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including: High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated commitment to contemporary palliative care service provision with demonstrated knowledge of national and state priorities for palliative care services and sound clinical knowledge in Palliative Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Interest and experience in teaching and education of junior medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Evidence of participation in Continuing Medical Education, undertaking Education and self monitoring/audit practices that support credentialing to the position and are commensurate with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
**Closing date**: 13 March 2025



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