Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s) in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).

Drug Health in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides services to individuals with substance use disorders, to their families and significant others and to community organisations. Services are offered across the continuum of care from population health and prevention and community-based assessment to outpatient and inpatient treatment in tertiary referral hospitals with input from multiple disciplines, including medical, nursing and allied health (psychology and other) teams.

Drug Health is built on the principle of “no wrong door”. Patients are often complex with comorbid conditions that include mental illness, liver disease, (including chronic hepatitis C infection), cognitive impairment and other complications. Services provide an integrated model of car – a “one stop shop” approach.

Essential qualifications

Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six 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.

Successful applicants may be offered a conjoint university appointment within the Faculty of Medicine at the relevant University attached to each facility. The level of academic appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and scholarship and will be held only during the tenure of the Western Sydney Local Health District appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment.

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To learn more about this role, go to NSW Health | Staff Specialist - WSLHD Drug Health Services or apply directly via eCredential below.

Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.

For any questions, contact:

Dr Robert Graham on 9840 3888 or email: robert.Graham@health.nsw.gov.au

Dr Thao Lam on 9840 3888 or emailing: Thao.Lam@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

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