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OverviewEmployment Type Quinquennium ending 30 June 2027Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer Gastroenterology & Hepatology Nepean HospitalHours Per Annum: up to 480 hoursRequisition ID: REQ506784Location: Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health DistrictHow To Apply Applications are to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click the link below:close on 22 February 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you experience difficulties, refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact the Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For enquiries relating to the position and its function, contact the designated contact person.The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Successful applicants will be required to provide inpatient, outpatient and endoscopic services to the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The number of sessions will be varied depending upon the roster and departmental needs, but at minimum one endoscopic list per week, shared on-call roster and primary responsibility for inpatients and consultations. 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 DistrictThe 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!To 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: CriteriaPossess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.Sound clinical knowledge in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as endoscopic procedures 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.High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as endoscopic demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.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 Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014. 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 further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination FAQ Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)To 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.For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Martin Weltman, 4734-2087. #J-18808-Ljbffr