Staff Specialist - Rehabilitation Medicine

Job Description

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• Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holidays expenses
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• Maxxia Rewards:Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging par
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• EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support
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• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
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• Based in Ryde
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• Temporary part-time opportunity (24 hours per week until 17th January 2027)
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• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
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• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
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• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
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• Based in Ryde
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About us

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At Royal Rehab Ryde we're redefining health and wellbeing.

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We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

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We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

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About the role

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Royal Rehab is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine to join our Royal Rehab Ryde Hospital. In this key clinical role, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based management for people with severe brain and spinal injuries, as well as those requiring general rehabilitation.

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Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will lead patient assessment and treatment planning to optimise outcomes and quality of life. You will also contribute to research, service development and the supervision and training of registrars and junior medical staff.

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This is an opportunity to combine clinical excellence, leadership and education within a progressive and purpose-driven rehabilitation service.

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Key responsibilities include

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• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with brain, spinal and neurological injuries, including cognitive, physical and psychosocial evaluations.
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• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
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• Provide specialist rehabilitation interventions, including cognitive rehabilitation, behavioural management and functional skill training.
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• Monitor patient progress, review outcomes and adjust management plans to optimise recovery.
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• Participate in case conferences, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
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• Contribute to research, data collection, publications and the advancement of best-practice rehabilitation guidelines.
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• Support education and supervision of registrars, junior medical staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
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• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with professional standards, ethical guidelines and Ministry of Health requirements.
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• Liaise with patients, families, community providers and external stakeholders to support continuity of care.
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• Participate in on-call and leave cover arrangements and maintain mandatory professional development and registration requirements.
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About you

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We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:

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Essential Criteria

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• Medical Degree, eligible for medical registration in NSW.
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• Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP) or clear eligibility for FAFRM.
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• Eligible for Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine with AHPRA.
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• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of patients with brain and spinal injuries, and neurological conditions.
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• Strong clinical skills in neurological examination, neurorehabilitation, and cognitive assessment.
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families.
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• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of emerging trends in spinal and brain injury management.
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Desirable Criteria

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• Advanced computer skills.
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• Skills relevant to undertaking research in Severe Injury
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• Experience in Injection therapy and management of spasticity and associated conditions.
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Your Royal Rewards

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• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
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• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
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• Maxxia Rewards:Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
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• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
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• Salary: Competitive remuneration
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• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
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• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
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• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
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• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
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We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

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The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

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Further Enquiries: Dr Clayton King, Director of Medical Services & Senior Staff Specialist Email: Clayton. King@royalrehab.com.au

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Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

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Application Close Date: Monday 24th August 2026