NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Chief Addiction Medicine Specialist - Psychiatry...

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards, Sydney NSW

Medical Specialists (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Casual/Vacation, Part time

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An opportunity to be part of the Drug and Alcohol Service at Mental Health Drug and Alcohol, Northern Sydney Local Health District is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Hours Per Week: Up to 16

Duration: Until 30 June 2026

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their  carers, and our communities' lives.

Purpose of the Position

You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

This position is temporary with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding and need

Selection Criteria

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or Fellowship of the Chapter of Addiction Medicine or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist.

Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.

Sound clinical knowledge in Addiction Psychiatry and/or Addiction Medicine 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.

Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Addiction Psychiatry and/or Addiction Medicine Consultant, together with a demonstrated interest and experience in Drug and Alcohol issues.

High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

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The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

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Prof Mark Montebello on 0422004125 or email Mark.Montebello@health.nsw.gov.au