Part-Time Palliative Care Specialist Teaching & Innovation

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Staff Specialist in Palliative Care Medicine for a temporary 0.5 FTE position based in Sydney CBD NSW. The role provides clinical services across inpatient and outpatient settings within the Sacred Heart Supportive and Palliative Care Service.

The appointment requires AHPRA specialist registration and RACP AChPM fellowship (or equivalent), with leadership, teaching, and research commitments in a teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with AHPRA requirement.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians – Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (RACP AChPM) or equivalent.
• Commitment to teaching at specialty registrar, junior medical officer, nursing and allied health levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge and high standards of clinical practice in Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to palliative care patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead and participate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Contribute to education and supervision of trainees and staff.
• Support research, dissemination and translation of new knowledge in academic hospital settings.

Job description

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Staff Specialist in Palliative Care Medicine for a temporary 0.5 FTE position based in Sydney CBD NSW. The role provides clinical services across inpatient and outpatient settings within the Sacred Heart Supportive and Palliative Care Service.

The appointment requires AHPRA specialist registration and RACP AChPM fellowship (or equivalent), with leadership, teaching, and research commitments in a teaching hospital environment.