Staff Specialist - Drug & Alcohol Service - SESLHD

NSW Health

  • Sydney, NSW Surry Hills, NSW
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ601952Drug and Alcohol Services in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) provide treatment and support for people experiencing problems related to the use of alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, heroin or prescription medications. Our goal is to improve the health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.Benefits of working at SESLHD:- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff- Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs- Career development opportunities- Employee Assistance Program- Work/Life balanceWhat you'll be doingThe vision for SESLHD is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.An exciting opportunity exists for Staff Specialists to join our team permanently and/or temporarily. Up to 1FTE is available, and an eList will be created for permanent or temporary, full time or part time vacancies that may arise in the future without the need to advertise or interview.The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.Our Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Learn more about us here: .Information for applicants:
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy
. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence. * SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (
) and for additional information please visit our .All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.
  • Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
  • Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.
  • Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
  • Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities
relevant to the specialty. * Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
  • Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of
the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.Please complete the attached and ensure they are uploaded to your application.Need more information?
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