Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital | Hunter New England Region, NSW
The Opportunity
Sante Recruitment is partnering with Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital to appoint a Staff Specialist in Cardiology.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a major regional referral centre, delivering comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care across a large and diverse catchment in northern New South Wales.
You will work within a well-supported multidisciplinary team, contributing to inpatient, outpatient, and neonatal services, while also playing a key role in teaching, service development, and regional outreach.
With 282 beds, Tamworth is the largest regional hospital in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle corridor, providing a wide range of specialist services.
**18-bed inpatient unit** with **2,600+ admissions annually** **Outpatient clinics** seeing approximately **5,000 patients per year** Broad case mix including: Orthopaedics Gastroenterology Endocrinology Oncology Mental health Ophthalmology & dental
The service is supported by visiting subspecialists from **John Hunter Children's Hospital**, including:
Paediatric Surgery Neurology Respiratory / CF Haematology-Oncology Cardiology Immunology Rehabilitation and more
A robust **community allied health team** supports developmental assessments and specialty clinics.
Join a **major regional referral hospital** Broad exposure across **general paediatrics and neonatology** Strong links with tertiary centres and subspecialty support Opportunities for **teaching, supervision, and service development** Work within a **collaborative and experienced MDT** Ideal for paediatricians with **neonatal interest or dual focus**
Located In Tamworth, This Vibrant Regional City Offers
A unique blend of **rural lifestyle and city amenities** Just **4 hours to Sydney** (or short flight) Easy access to coastal NSW (approx. 3 hours) Excellent schools and family-friendly environment Strong community, outdoor lifestyle, and cultural events Renowned as Australia’s **country music capital**
Requirements
Primary medical degree registrable with the **Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency** Fellowship of the **Royal Australasian College of Physicians** (FRACP – Eligibility via an **overseas-trained specialist pathway**
For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, contact Sante Recruitment.