Staff Specialist - Laboratory Haematology - Westmead Hospital (eCred)

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (up to 1.0 FTE*)

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Specialty:Laboratory Haematology

Facility: Westmead Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ700022

*Fractional appointments may be considered upon negotiation with the Clinical Director

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please clickhereto apply.

What you'll be doing

The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Laboratory Haematology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.

The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

Selection Criteria

Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Laboratory Haematology, and-or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expecting to receive Fellowship with the RCPA by February 2027 are eligible to apply.

Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and-or medical education and staff training.

Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.

Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.

Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Laboratory Haematology.

All applications mustbe supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.

Late applicationswill not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request mustbe supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2026_004 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own costprior to appointment.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children's Guardian website: https:--ocg.nsw.gov.au-working-children-check

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.

Please Note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

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Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply

For role related queries or questions contact Prof Elizabeth Tegg, Clinical Director of Laboratory Haematology, NSWHP - Westmead Hospital on [email protected].

Applications Close: 1 November 2026 Click here to Apply now →