Staff Specialist

Overview Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE). Position Classification: Staff Specialist. Specialty: Anatomical Pathology. Facility: Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Hours Per Week: 40. Requisition ID: REQ . Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply. This position has been declared as Area of Need per NSW Health Policy Directive PD2021_007. Click this link for more information relating to the Area of Need Program. What you\'ll be doing The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Anatomical Pathology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award. The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development. Why join NSWHP at Coffs Harbour? Working at NSWHP Coffs Harbour invites you to join our team of experienced and supportive pathologists who are committed to providing an excellent service to the region. Come and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in a regional beachside town and discover why our pathologists enjoy working here. NSWHP on the Mid North Coast is based at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus (CHHC), with a second laboratory at Port Macquarie Hospital. CHHC is the major referral centre for residents of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley local government areas, hosting a recently expanded 357-bed level five teaching hospital and serving as a hub for health research, including the UNSW rural medical school. Our anatomical pathology department has grown rapidly; four pathologists are based at Coffs Harbour and one at Port Macquarie, with an AP team that includes several scientists trained in complex specimen dissection and two AP trainees. We run an efficient laboratory with a reputation for excellent turnaround times. We provide a service to public and private hospitals, GPs, surgeons and local radiology practices on the mid north coast. A significant proportion of specimens are from private referrals. We are also the BreastScreen NSW pathology provider for the north coast from Port Macquarie to the Queensland border. Our pathologists provide rapid onsite screening for fine needle aspiration biopsies performed by interventional radiologists. All frozen sections are performed onsite in the Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie laboratories. Our pathologists have expertise and experience in a variety of subspecialties and have created a supportive work environment for each other and for our AP trainees. NSWHP at John Hunter Hospital provides excellent support as our primary referral hospital for external opinions and additional immunohistochemical tests. We have well-established and efficient referral pathways for molecular pathology tests. Our pathologists participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, all via MS Teams. Pathologists teach and assess UNSW students and supervise their research projects. Medical students from Charles Sturt University visit our department for short rotations. We take pride in providing sufficient opportunity for AP trainees to develop knowledge and skills in microscopic examination. Our competent scientific staff facilitate this by contributing to complex specimen dissection. So, join us at NSWHP Coffs Harbour and become part of a collaborative team which provides an excellent service to the mid north coast and is highly valued by our colleagues in other medical specialties. Living on the Coffs Coast - visit The Coffs Coast is the first globally recognised ECO destination in NSW, offering uncrowded beaches, national parks, wildlife, and a vibrant local culture. Further information about working in Rural and Regional NSW, relocating, and the Welcome Experience is available via provided links and guidance in the original posting. Selection Criteria 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 Anatomical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to receive Fellowship by February 2026 are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development. 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. Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise within the specialty of Anatomical Pathology. 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. This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2024_015 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. 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? Click the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply. For role related queries or questions contact Dr Tony Dill, Staff Specialist in Anatomical Pathology, NSWHP - Coffs Harbour Health Campus on Applications Close: This is a rolling advertisement and if there are any unfilled positions, the advertisement will remain open until 19 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr