Staff Specialist – Clinical Forensic Medicine

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in Penrith NSW is seeking a part-time Staff Specialist to join the Medical Forensic Unit. The role involves 16 hours per week and participation in the on-call roster.

The appointee will work across forensic medical assessments for sexual assault cases and domestic and family violence, with credentialing opportunities across district facilities, and teaching/supervision responsibilities for junior staff.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for AHPRA registration or equivalent
• Fellowship or equivalent specialist recognition in forensic medicine or related specialty
• Evidence of ongoing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and clinical forensic services for sexual assault cases (14+ years) and DFV
• Willingness to provide paediatric services (<=13 years) with training commitment
• Participate in MFU on-call service
• Teach and supervise junior medical staff
• Engage in quality assurance activities and clinical research as required
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Registration eligibility

Teaching & supervision

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

On-call participation

Education

Fellowship in Clinical Forensic Medicine (RCPA)

Fellow of Australasian College of Sexual Health Medicine (RACP)

Fellowship equivalence (other colleges)

Job description

Staff Specialist – Clinical Forensic Medicine

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District – Penrith NSW

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a part-time staff specialist to join their Medical Forensic Unit.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a part-time staff specialist to join their Medical Forensic Unit.

About the Role

• The position will work 16 hours per week and be required to participate in the on-call roster.


• Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Position Description

Selection Criteria

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


• Possess Fellowship of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine of the RCPA; or, Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine of the (RACP) ; or, Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; or, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award, and evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.


• Sound clinical knowledge in the provision of medical and clinical forensic services to patients following sexual assault (aged 14 years and older) and Domestic and Family Violence, demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position, including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.


• Existing demonstrated experience in the provision of medical and forensic assessments for children aged 13 years and younger is an advantage. However, if such experience is not already held, a willingness to provide paediatric services is essential and a commitment to undergo training to provide paediatric services is required.


• Excellent 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.


• Preparedness to participate in the MFU on call service.


• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.

Please note:

• 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 Children’s Guardian.


• Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment.

Enquiries

Dr Glenys Griffiths, Medical Lead Medical Forensic Unit 0486108***.

Applications

Applications close 1 November 2026.