Staff Specialist, Northern Beaches Hospital Palliative Care service

• Permanent, part-time opportunity - 20 hours a week


• Located at Northern Beaches Hospital, Mona Vale


• We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is a NSW Health Affiliated Health Organisation that offers and recognises all NSW Health entitlements.

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in palliative care, rehabilitation, older persons' mental health, dementia and aged care. Our passion is improving the quality of life for people in need. Through our network of sub-acute services, HammondCare provides rehabilitation, palliative and supportive care, pain management, mental health care for older people, community care and other vital support services.

With compassion and expertise, our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals tailor best-in-class specialised care to patients’ individual needs, supported by the latest research and best practices. Regarded nationally and internationally as one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, HammondCare offers hospital care, residential care and community services.

HammondCare’s sub-acute health services are located within Sydney at the following locations:

• Braeside Hospital (South-West Sydney),


• Greenwich Hospital (Lower-North Shore),


• Neringah Hospital (Northern Suburbs), and


• Mona Vale Community Palliative Care Services (Northern Beaches)

HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

Summary of Role

The role of Staff Specialist Palliative Medicine is permanent part-time 20 hours per week and works within the HammondCare Mission in Action to ensure that the Northern Beaches Hospital Palliative Care service provides safe, evidence-based quality care.

The essence of this role

• Provide demonstrably high-quality specialist Palliative Care services


• To maintain personal professional competence in Palliative Care


• To work within healthcare teams and with other senior medical staff in a cooperative and collegiate way, evidencing the Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action of HammondCare


• Undertake teaching of medical students and trainee doctors, and undertake research in Palliative Care as opportunities present

Selection Criteria

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action


• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with AHPRA


• Applicants must have Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM) of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians or have provisionally completed specialist training and is eligible to be recognised as a specialist within 6 months


• Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice in consultative settings


• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and clinical risk management, actively seek out improvements to service delivery, initiate change and consult those affected by the change, allocate resources and proactively manage potential conflicts


• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with effective communication skills


• Demonstrate participation in ongoing professional development and a commitment to education and research and evidence-based practice


• Current Driver’s Licence

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For any specific queries please contact Dr Amy Chow at achow@hammond.com.au

Closing date: 11th October 2024

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record and immunisation checks.