Nbmlhd - Visiting Medical Officer In Pain Medicine, Up To 800 Hours Nepean Hospital - Apply Via Ecredential

Applications close on

• 25 May 2025
• and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioner for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be located at

• Nepean Hospital
• within the Department of
• Anaesthetics and Pain Management

Successful applicants will provide The VMO in Pain Medicine will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients under the care of the Nepean Pain Management Centre. The successful Applicant (s) will be

• committed, caring Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians with excellent communication and team working skills with the capacity to contribute to an interdisciplinary team in order to provide innovative high-quality care.

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

• 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.

• Selection Criteria
• 1. Possess or be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

2. Possess Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine ANZCA

• FFPMANZCA
• and / or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination, 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 Pain 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.

4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within an interdisciplinary pain management team.

• 5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• 6. 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.
• 7. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Pain Medicine demonstrated by relevant qualifications and / or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• 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 Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014

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
• Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact :

Dr Rebecca Martin

Ph : 0407 277 689