Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number

REQ680253

Occupation

Specialist

Work type

Sessional

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

Closing date

07 August 2026 at 11:59pm

REQ680253
Visiting Medical Officer - GP in Psychiatry
Residential Eating Disorder Centre
Hunter New England Mental Health Service
Advertising closes Friday 7 August 2026

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality medical care to patients admitted to our Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC).

In this specialist role, you will deliver comprehensive medical assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and provide ongoing management of patients' physical health throughout their admission. Working closely with the Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, and multidisciplinary team, you will help bridge the gap between primary care and specialist mental health services.

Applicants must have:
FRACGP or FACCRM
Comprehensive and recent experience providing support and consultation to patients with Mental Health and Eating Disorders

About us:

HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We’re dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.

Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups - child & adolescent, adult,



and older persons - and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Dr Sandip Anand, Clinical Director - HNE Mental Health (Medical Workforce, Neurostimulation & Mater Mental Health-Adult Inpatient Services)
E: [email protected] Ph: (0 4033 5132

Application enquiries:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
E: [email protected] Ph: (0 6767 7063

Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Glover on [email protected]

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_01. All current employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer GP in Psychiatry - Residential Eating Disorder Centre (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle