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Fixed Term 0.8FTE Staff Specialist (Maternity Relief)Department of Renal Medicine & Transplant Unit (Nephrology)Westmead HospitalTo apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 JUNE 2025This Fixed Term 0.8FTE Staff Specialist appointment is to provide maternity relief until 2 February 2026.Successful applicants will have sound clinical knowledge in nephrology, dialysis and kidney/kidney pancreas transplantation and kidney conservative care management, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.Successful applicants will also have a clinical expertise and research experiences in renal supportive care.Successful applications will also have considerable experiences in clinical teaching, education and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees.The Western Renal Service consists of comprehensive integrated nephrological care including an inpatient and outpatient care for general nephrology, dialysis, renal supportive care and transplant patients across the entire WSLHD Districts (Westmead, Auburn, Blacktown and Mt Druitt). Patients are seen by Nephrologists, Advanced Trainees ad JMOs with a large highly specialized team of trained renal nurses and allied health staff.Selection Criteria Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Sound clinical knowledge in nephrology, renal supportive care, dialysis and kidney/ and kidney pancreas transplantation demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:o High level interpersonal and communication skills.o Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practiceo Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision. Experience in caring for patients with pre-dialysis CKD and CKD (dialysis and transplant) Clinical and research experiences in kidney supportive care and services, kidney and kidney pancreas transplant, and dialysis care Experience in caring for patients with kidney transplants, on dialysis and with early/moderate stage chronic kidney disease and Research experience and commitment in clinical researchWorking with Children CheckApplicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: Home | Office of the Children''s Guardian (nsw.gov.au)To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 JUNE 2025CONTACTProfessor Germaine WongPhone: (02) 8890 6962E-mail: germaine.wong@health.nsw.gov.auIf you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr