At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing anaesthesia across public and private hospitals.
- Company: Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital, leaders in regional healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, relocation support, and a 12-month education grant.
- Other info: Experience diverse surgical specialties and enjoy a collaborative community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while expanding your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have a primary medical degree and fellowship in anaesthesia.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia for Tamworth. This unique dual-sector role delivers flexibility, professional support, and genuine career satisfaction from day one.
Consultants enjoy exposure to a broad and rewarding range of surgical specialties across both the public and private sectors, including:
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatrics
- Endoscopy
- Vascular surgery
- Trauma
The varied caseload provides an excellent foundation for newly fellowed anaesthetists to consolidate their skills while developing areas of special interest.
For those keen to expand their expertise in regional anaesthesia, the role offers regular opportunities to perform ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and work alongside supportive surgical and anaesthetic colleagues who value contemporary regional techniques.
What You Can Expect:
- Work seamlessly across both public and private hospitals from the start
- Join a supportive, high-performing team:
- 15 experienced and collaborative consultants
- 1 Provisional Fellow
- 5 Registrars / Advanced Trainees
- Enjoy a flexible 1-in-16 on-call model, with a second on-call roster option
- Benefit from dedicated billing support and a 12-month education grant in your first year
- Practice in well-resourced theatres equipped with the latest anaesthetic technology and evidence-based practices
All anaesthetists in our region contribute to both public and private hospitals, strengthening the cohesion of our anaesthetic community. This collaboration fosters a supportive, innovative, and safe work environment.
Relocation Support to Make Your Move Easy:
We'll help make your transition smooth with a comprehensive relocation package, including:
- Up to $20,000 in relocation assistance
- Access to a personal settlement concierge - your dedicated support for everything from finding a home and enrolling your children in school, to connecting utilities and settling in while you focus on work
About Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital:
Tamworth Hospital is the major referral hospital serving the New England North West region of NSW, covering a population of approximately 175,000. With 348 treatment spaces, it is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside Sydney, Wollongong, and Newcastle. The hospital features an 8-theatre operating complex and operates as a Level 3 regional trauma service.
About Tamara Private Hospital:
Tamara Private Hospital is a leading 45-bed regional hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse surgical workload.
Ready to take control of your career and lifestyle? Join us at Tamworth and make an impact across both public and private care.
For role related queries or questions contact:
- Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Rural and Regional Health Services, HNELHD on Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au
- Dr Simon Ford, Director Anaesthesia, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital on simon.ford@health.nsw.gov.au
A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways are required.
Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia.
Evidence of being a scholar, maintaining medical professional development and assisting other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
Evidence of being a manager, including the ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
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