NSW Health Pathology’s world-class Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
It includes a Forensic Medicine service, with coronial post-mortem examinations conducted at 3 specialised facilities at Sydney (Forensic Medicine and Coroners Court Complex, Lidcombe), Newcastle and Wollongong.
Forensic pathologists in NSW are supported by a specialist team of forensic mortuary technicians, forensic medicine social workers, clinical nurse consultants, radiologists, radiographers, and administrative staff.
What you’ll be doing
Our Forensic Pathologists work from 3 specialised sites in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong providing high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services. They teach and take part in research, quality improvement and administrative activities. They are paid according to the NSW Health Staff Specialists (State) Award.
About you
You’ll have the following expertise and qualities:
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Forensic Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to receive Fellowship by February 2025 are encouraged to apply.
- Contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in Forensic Pathology.
- Able to work with the deceased in an environment that could be distressing; know when to raise concerns or request support; adopt self-care strategies and encourage colleagues to do the same.
- Experience in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.