SESLHD – Staff Specialist

SESLHD – Staff Specialist (Permanent 0.1FTE) - Rheumatology - POWH - commencing 2026 Clinical Year The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, 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. The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Rheumatology Department at Prince of Wales Hospital including providing remote support when required for rheumatology patients at Royal Hospital for Women and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital. The candidate should have a clinical, teaching and research interest in rheumatological inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, systemic autoimmune, connective tissue, vasculitis, and auto-inflammatory diseases. The Staff Specialist will also treat patients with other disorders based on their experience and the needs of the Department. 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 CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment 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: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. 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 PD2024_015. 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 (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. 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 Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination and demonstrated subspecialty training in Rheumatology. 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 in the field of Rheumatology. Please complete the attached documentation and ensure they are uploaded to your application. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Martin Mackertich on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr