Tamworth NSWApplications close: 28 August ****Staff Specialist – Palliative Medicine | Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital – 0.8 FTEJoin a leading rural referral hospital and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across the New England region.Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced specialist or a newly fellowed Palliative Medicine specialist looking to establish their career in a supportive, collegiate and rewarding environment.
Working across both inpatient and community settings, you will provide expert clinical care and leadership to patients requiring palliative care services.
As a Staff Specialist, you will have opportunities to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical supervision, research, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.About YouWe welcome applications from both experienced specialists and newly fellowed physicians who are passionate about delivering high-quality palliative care and contributing to the growth of rural health services.Applicants must possess:A primary medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine), or equivalent qualifications recognised under the Staff Specialists (State)



AwardRecent clinical experience in Palliative Medicine appropriate to the role and service requirementsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadershipExcellent communication skills, including the effective use of information technology and strong written, verbal and interpersonal capabilitiesA commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvementAvailability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable timeframeWhy Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital?
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a 282-bed facility and the largest healthcare service in NSW outside the Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle metropolitan corridor, serving a local and referral population of approximately 205,000 people.
You will work within a contemporary healthcare environment, strengthened by the hospital's A$220 million Acute Services Redevelopment, delivering contemporary facilities and expanded clinical services for the region.Discover TamworthHome to approximately 60,000 residents, Tamworth offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle, located midway between Sydney and Brisbane with daily flights to major capital cities.
Enjoy a welcoming, family-friendly community, affordable housing, outstanding schools, easy access to outdoor recreation and national parks, and a vibrant cultural scene — one of NSW's strongest-performing regional cities.If you're looking to build a fulfilling career, contribute to a growing specialist service and enjoy an exceptional regional lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.Need more information?
Refer to the Position Description or contact Charyl Hayes.
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