Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Locum General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO to support surgical coverage across the district.
This role involves covering the surgical on-call roster, with support from a full team of Surgical Registrars. The placement is suited to an experienced General Surgeon who is confident managing acute surgical presentations, supporting clinical decision-making and escalating care where required.
Clinical Environment:
General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO role within Hunter New England LHD
Surgical on-call roster coverage
Supported by a full team of Surgical Registrars
Regional hospital environment with varied acute surgical presentations
Key Duties:
Provide surgical on-call cover
Review and manage acute surgical presentations
Support clinical decision-making and escalation of care
Complete documentation, handover and management plans
Work collaboratively with surgical, nursing and hospital teams
Eligibility Criteria:
Current AHPRA Specialist Registration
Recent General Surgery consultant-level experience
GESA certification required
Strong communication, leadership and clinical judgement
Ability to complete SDPR training prior to commencement
Current CV, references and compliance documents as required
What’s Provided:
Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs
Supportive surgical team environment within Hunter Current England LHD
Location & Lifestyle – Hunter New England:
Hunter New England offers a mix of regional, rural and metropolitan hospital settings, with welcoming communities, strong clinical exposure and access to both lifestyle and professional opportunities.
This opportunity is ideal for a General Surgery Consultant seeking regional locum work within a well-supported health district.
Interested?
Contact Georgia Grayson at Gorilla Jobs:
Call or SMS: 0499 856 ***
Email: *******@gorillajobs.com.au
Additional information
- General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO role within Hunter New England LHD
- Surgical on-call roster cover with no elective lists allocated
- $2,500 per day
📌 Locum General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO - Hunter New England LHD (Hunter Region)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Hunter Region
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