This is a Permanent Up to 1.5FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine - Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL ONLY role with NSW Health based in Sydney, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - senior More about the Permanent Up to 1.5FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine - Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL ONLY role at NSW Health Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Permanent Up to 1.5FTE Staff Specialist Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below: CLICK HERE TO APPLY Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12 JANUARY 2026 Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s) in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals within the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals are located in the Western Sydney Local Health District. Blacktown hospital has around 600 beds, a Level 6 ICU unit, a busy emergency department and provides a large number of medical specialist services to the local community and beyond. Mount Druitt hospital functions as an elective surgical unit with available beds for overnight stay where required. We provide services for Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Thoracic surgery, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck and Vascular. We perform limited paediatric anaesthesia within these specialties (elective and emergency). We have an active teaching program aimed at the Part 1 ANZCA examination and are involved in research audit and quality assurance activities. We have an on call service for after-hours emergency services. There is also a well-equipped SIM centre that we utilize for education and simulation. There is a pain service which provides care to surgical and non-surgical patients. There is an active and ever-expanding perioperative service. With its transition to becoming an A1 (Tertiary) hospital, the breadth of procedures / subspecialties, and depth of complexity of procedures is ever increasing. The department is well regarded for interpersonal relations as well as supporting and ensuring the wellbeing of the junior medical officers. Successful applicants will be involved in providing clinical services in anaesthesia at Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals as well as have a role in administration, teaching, quality assurance, research and acute pain. Allocation of duties will depend on the requirement of the department of anaesthesia and the skills and interests of the appointee. There are also roles for the successful candidate to involve themselves in the wider hospital activities. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within three months, may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed. Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Selection Criteria Qualifications Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience: Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthesia or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Sound clinical knowledge in Anaesthesia demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Officer including: A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department. Commitment to teaching for the Part 1 ANZCA examination. Comitment to administrative duties within the Department Commitment to JMO well being Additional criteria such as involvement in research or special interest in relevant subspecialties such as Obstetrics, Bariatric surgery and Perioperative Medicine would be an advantage. Working With Children Check Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below. To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below: CLICK HERE TO APPLY Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12 JANUARY 2026 CONTACT Dr Tejas Chikkerur 0401755864 Tejas.chikkerur@health.nsw.gov.au Dr Alan Bullingham 0413933950 Alan.bullingham@health.nsw.gov.au If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing clinical services Administration and teaching Participating in hospital activities Key Strengths Clinical knowledge in Anaesthesia Interpersonal and communication skills Teaching and supervision Research involvement ✅ Quality assurance activities Special interest in subspecialties A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
