Staff Specialist

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time (up to 1.0 FTE*)
Position Classification : Staff Specialist Specialty: Forensic Pathology
Facility : Forensic Medicine - Newcastle **
Hours Per Week : up to 40
Requisition ID : REQ492157 *Fractional appointments may be considered subject to negotiation with the Chief Forensic Pathologist **The primary facility for this vacancy will be Forensic Medicine - Newcastle, with possible opportunity at Forensic Medicine - Sydney upon negotiation with the Chief Forensic Pathologist. Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NEWCASTLE, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

What you'll be doing

• The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Forensic Pathology, and will participate in associated teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award, to provide a timely and respectful service for the deceased, families and the wider community

Selection Criteria

1. Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Forensic Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to receive Fellowship by February 2025 are encouraged to apply.
2. Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Forensic Pathology.
3. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education / continuing professional development.
4. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
5. Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including excellent communication and organisational skills with capacity to manage competing priorities.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.
7. Proven ability to work with the deceased in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, adopting self-care strategies and promoting same for staff..
8. Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

All staff employed by NSW FASS may be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases . All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

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:

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.

Please Note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice applicable for this position
4. Click here to apply via eCredential

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Lorraine du Toit-Prinsloo on

Applications Close: 27 October 2024

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