Overview
Hospital in the Home (HiTH) - Staff Specialist - 0.2FTE permanent from November 2025 - The Sutherland Hospital
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Responsibilities
* The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.
* Admitting patients will be overseen by a senior medical officer (general physician or geriatrician) who will review patients, determine a management plan, and follow the patient through their HITH admission.
* Communicate with referring medical officers and the HITH team; work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team across multiple sites.
* Demonstrate a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting and contribute to quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
* Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition (as provided by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and relevant Award/Determination), with demonstrated subspecialty training in General Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine.
* Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices aligned with the position's scope.
* Proven capacity and/or experience delivering high-quality service in the specialty; involvement in quality improvement activities.
* Commitment to teaching with experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education and training of hospital staff.
* Demonstrated professional behaviour, leadership, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across multiple sites; strong communication with patients and colleagues.
* Experience in and commitment to research relevant to the department's needs.
Employment Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
* Position Classification: Staff Specialist
* Hours Per Week: 8
* Location: The Sutherland Hospital (primary) with possible variation to other SESLHD facilities as approved.
* Applications Close: 15 September 2025
Additional Information
SESLHD is committed to diversity and an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact the Human Resources team or the Aboriginal Employment Consultant.
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