Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology - NSWHP Rural and Regional Laboratories (eCred)

Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology - NSWHP Rural and Regional Laboratories (eCred)

Employment Type:Permanent Part/Full Time (up to 5.7 FTE)*
Position Classification:Staff Specialist
Specialty: Anatomical Pathology
Facilities:Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Dubbo Health Service, Orange Health Service, Tamworth Hospital, Tweed Valley Hospital, Wagga Wagga Health Service
Hours Per Week:Up to 40
Requisition ID:REQ647536
*Fractional appointments may be considered subject to negotiation with Clinical Director or Senior Operations Manager.

This is a collective advertisement for positions in multiple locations. if any one, or more, of these locations interests you then please contact the Clinical Director(s) or Senior Operations Manager for each location (listed below) that you are interested in to discuss the role, salary and other employment related matters. Coffs Harbour Health Campus and Wagga Wagga Health Service have been declared as Area of Need per NSW Health Policy Directive PD2021_007.

Locations:

Tamworth Hospital: Dr Anita Mani at Anita.Mani@health.nsw.gov.au

Tweed Valley Hospital: Dr Jonathan Smiles at JonathanAlastair.Smiles@health.nsw.gov.au

What you'll be doing

• The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Anatomical Pathology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

Selection Criteria

• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Anatomical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to receive Fellowship with RCPA by September 2026 are eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
• Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise within the specialty of Anatomical Pathology.

All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at theirown costprior to appointment.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.

Please Note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact the Clinical Director or Senior Operations Manager of the Facility you wish to apply for. Applications Close: This is a rolling advertisement and if there are any unfilled positions, the advertisement will remain open up to 30 September 2026

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