Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (01-Feb-2027 to 06-Feb-202
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30255
The primary purpose of this role is to provide training and clinical exposure in acute, chronic and cancer pain management with the opportunity to gain procedural skills as well as experience in psychology based treatments. This position serves to provide training in Pain Management in preparation for completing requirements to attain Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the medical officer’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Specialist. All patients managed within the hospitals of the health district are under the direct care of a Specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
What you'll be doing
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Under appropriate supervision, contribute to the provision of pain management services in both inpatient and outpatient settings whilst developing greater clinical expertise and knowledge in pain management practice to develop competencies in line with training requirements and to provide safe patient care in a variety of clinical contexts.
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Coordinate with surgical, nursing and other disciplines to ensure optimal care including diagnostic tests and consultations.
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Ensure that review of all pathology, radiology and other diagnostic reports are undertaken and advising the supervising specialist of relevant results.
Essential requirements
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
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Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
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Completion (or expected to complete within 6 months) requirements for a primary specialist qualification acceptable to the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
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This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
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Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
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To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
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Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
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Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
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Completion (or expected to complete within 6 months) requirements for a primary specialist qualification acceptable to the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
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Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
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Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
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Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development, self-education, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Need more information?
about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Rebecca Martin at [email protected]
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
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NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
