Visiting Medical Officer – Medical Forensic Unit

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Visiting Medical Officer will join the Medical Forensic Unit at Nepean Hospital in Penrith, NSW. This zero-hours role requires on-call participation and registration with AHPRA; credentials across NBMLHD facilities may apply.

The appointee will assess and manage patients within the unit, contribute to teaching, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support best practice in forensic medicine.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA is required/essential.
• Fellow of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine or equivalent recognition is required.
• Evidence of continued medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices is expected.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Clinical Forensic Medicine demonstrated by clinical practice.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Medical Forensic Unit.
• Participate in the on-call roster and NBMLHD on-call response.
• Potential credentialing and privileging across NBMLHD facilities.
• Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching & supervision

Education

AHPRA registration

Fellowship in Clinical Forensic Medicine / equivalent

Post-Fellowship clinical experience

Research familiarity

Job description

Visiting Medical Officer – Medical Forensic Unit

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District – Penrith NSW

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a VMO to join their Medical Forensic Unit.

About the Role

• The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Medical Forensic Unit.
• The position will work on zero hours contract basis 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.
• This position would suit a GP who has an interest in this area and wants to continue their day to day work but be involved on NBMLHD’s on-call response to people affected by sexual assault and domestic violence.

Successful applicants:

• will be eligible for reappointment for the subsequent quinquennium (2027–2032).
• will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Medical Forensic Unit.

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 Clinical Forensic 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.
• High level 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.
• Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Clinical Forensic Medicine demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.

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 and must be submitted via E-Credential. Please note requisition ID is REQ632725.