Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology

About the role

NSW Health is recruiting a permanent full-time Staff Specialist in Anatomical Pathology at Westmead Hospital (38 hours per week, up to 1.0 FTE). The role provides high-quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call pathology services, and takes part in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative work commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Multiple vacancies are advertised under this requisition, including permanent and temporary positions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in anatomical pathology
• Participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities
• Maintain a high standard of professional performance and encourage an academic environment supporting research and development

Required profile

• Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Anatomical Pathology, or other specialist recognition under the Staff Specialists (State) Award; applicants expected to receive Fellowship by February 2027 are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to clinical quality management, continuous improvement and knowledge of NPAAC Standards and NATA accreditation processes
• Contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in anatomical pathology
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for permanent appointment in NSW Health

Applications are made through eCredential only, with full responses to the selection criteria; late applications are not accepted unless technical problems prevent application. The position is Category A, so applicants must read the occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy and provide evidence against specified infectious diseases before appointment.