An exciting opportunity exists to be part of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northern Beaches Hospital within Northern Sydney Local Health District
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Contract Type: Fee-for-Service
Duration: 30 September 2027
If you are interested in applying for both, this temporary Visiting Medical Officer position and the quinquennium Visiting Medical Officer position (REQ67681 you must submit separate applications using the link to apply in each advertisement.
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
Where you'll be Working
The position is based at Northern Beaches Hospital providing world-class services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 14 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheterisation laboratories, 4 procedural rooms, 488 inpatient beds, a 50-bed Emergency Department, comprehensive medical and surgical subspecialty services, critical care including intensive care, diagnostic and interventional radiology, comprehensive cancer care with a day infusion centre, outpatient services, an on-site GP medical centre, an education and interactive simulation centre, 1,400 car parking spaces, and established public transport links.
About the Role
The specialist will manage Gastroenterology inpatients, provide a consultation service to other teams, teach and participate in an on-call roster for general Gastroenterology and ERCP (if applicable).
Services include:
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Small bowel enteroscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
- ERCP (comprehensive public and some private services)
- EUS
Purpose of the Position
You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD
Need more information?
The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here
Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Jason Grant on (0 9105 5000 or email [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 22 July 2026
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
