NBMLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Head of Department - Anaesthesia - Hawkesbury District Hospital - APPLY via eCredential
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- REQ592079 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer - Head of Department (3+2-year Term)
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer - Anaesthesia – Hawkesbury District Hospital
Hours Per Week: Zero Hour Contract + 8 Administrative Hours Allocated
Requisition ID: REQ592079
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=ccf789ae-5615-4c8f-ad13-eaaf43464b
Applications close on 10 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 4734 2281. 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 Hawkesbury District Hospital within the Department of Anaesthesia.
The Head of Department is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient clinical services through leadership and management, coordinating medical staff for safe and effective service delivery, and overseeing departmental clinical governance. This is a 3 + 2-year term, remunerated at Visiting Medical Officer, Zero Hour Contract with 8 administrative hours allocated.
The successful applicant will demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in anaesthetics, possess a commitment to clinical leadership and staff development and have proven ability in innovation, team building and strategic planning. The role involves contributing to teaching, accreditation readiness, incident management and driving continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.
Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across 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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI
To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD
If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
1. Possess or be eligible for specialist registration (Anaesthesia) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
2. Possess Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and/or equivalent specialist recognition.
3. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
4. Sound clinical knowledge in Anaesthesia 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.
5. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
7. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behavior to junior medical staff.
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 Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts).
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: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)
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.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Debasish Ghosh
Director Medical Services
Hawkesbury District Hospital, Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, Lithgow Hospital and Springwood Hospital
Email: Debasish.Ghosh@health.nsw.gov.au
Application information
All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close 10 August 2025. All applicants are to apply through eCredential.
