NBMLHD Staff Specialist 0.2FTE Developmental Paediatrics Nepean Hospital APPLY via eCredential

Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time 12 Months
Position Classification: Staff Specialist Developmental Paediatrics
Hours Per Week:0.2FTE / 8Hours per week
Requisition ID:REQ635866

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:

close on08 February 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to theApplication Guidefor instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Paediatrics.

Successful applicants will be primarily responsible for weekly Developmental clinic and NICU follow-up clinics supervision and provision of teaching for JMO staff and students and supporting the Head of Department with complaints management. The position may be required to assist in any other clinical areas as required within the scope of General Paediatrics

Senior Medical Staff are expected to provide admitting consultative diagnostic procedural on call outpatient specialty services as determined and required by the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD).

The number of sessions will be 8 hours per week. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe equitable high quality accessible timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care research and innovation and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district and welcome to the family! check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements browse our YouTube channel: you would like more information about our Local Health district please visit our website: Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA);
2. Possess Paediatric Subspecialty Fellowship of the RACP or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (State) Award and evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position;
3. Sound clinical knowledge in paediatrics demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
4. Have demonstrated an interest and experience in dealing with Paediatric medical management included added experience in developmental paediatrics.
5. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team;
6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching administrative experience and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards;
7. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff;
8. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic applied or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Childrens Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance please visit the Office of Childrens Guardian website: applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for furtherinformation: see a full position description please click HERE

To apply you need to be an Australian citizen permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

We respectfully request no agencies apply

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Enquiries

Dr Sowmya Gandham Department of Paediatrics