Western Nsw Local Health District | Wnswlhd - Staff Specialist Or Vmo - Addiction Specialist: Physician Or Psychiatrist - Temporary[...]

Details of the offer

Employment Type : Temporary to 30 June 2026
Position Classification : Staff Specialist or Sessional Visiting Medical Officer
Hours Per Week : 1FTE Staff Specialist, up to 30 hrs per week for VMO
Location : District Wide
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 - 11.59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.
About the opportunity
The Drug and Alcohol Service is part of the Integrated Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service in WNSWLHD. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys varied clinical work in the addictions. There is a range of services including OAT, consultation-liaison with the larger base hospitals and smaller sites, Addiction Medicine clinics both in a virtual and face to face setting.
There are 3 registrars working in addiction medicine/psychiatry as well as experienced nursing and allied health staff. You will be joining a committed team working to provide addiction service in the rural setting.
The role will also involve supervision of medical and non-medical staff and the opportunity to teach medical and other students. Research is strongly encouraged and we have good relationships with a number of Universities, including Charles Sturt and Sydney. We are also part of DACRIN.
What we can offer you
Country living with a meaningful career path Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager) Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO Professional growth and accelerated career progression Where you'll be working
The position is in the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service (MHDA) of Western NSW LHD. MHDA is a District-wide clinical stream with clinical sub-streams including Adult, Older Persons, Children and Adolescents, Forensics, Rehabilitation, and Drug & Alcohol. There are both hospital and community based services included in the Drug & Alcohol stream and one of only two Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment units in NSW operates in Orange.
We have a committed workforce for a diverse range of services across our large and interesting region that includes regional towns and more rural and remote settings.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
Evidence of being a MEDICAL EXPERT, including medical degree (registered/registerable) with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship of the RACP or RANZCP, with appropriate qualifications (e.g. FAChAM) and ability to meet the essential requirements. Evidence of being a good COMMUNICATOR, including having appropriate skills in verbal and written communication and the use of computer and telemedicine technology. Evidence of being a COLLABORATOR in working with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, medical colleagues, other health professionals, and relevant government and non-government agencies. Evidence of being a MANAGER, including leading multidisciplinary teams and supervising the clinical work of individuals and teams, and in performing required management and administrative tasks; understanding of and capacity to work within clinical governance structures and participate in efforts for clinical quality improvement. Evidence of being an ADVOCATE for patients, families and carers, and of applying the principles of illness prevention and health promotion in your work. Evidence of being a SCHOLAR, including commitment to continuing medical education and professional development, being a mentor to junior colleagues, and educating other health professionals, students, patients and their families. Evidence of being a PROFESSIONAL, including adhering to ethical conduct and practice, complying with relevant policies and guidelines, and behaving at all times with integrity, honesty, compassion and respect for others. Hold a driver license valid in NSW and be prepared to travel as a requirement of the position. How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website . NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work' badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties For role related queries or questions contact Dr Stanley Theodorou via email or (02) 6369 8714. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
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