Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

Immediate Start Available

We are partnering with a large, modern regional referral hospital in coastal NSW, within easy reach of a major metropolitan centre, to recruit Anaesthetists to join a highly regarded and rapidly expanding Anaesthesia Department.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a close-knit, consultant‑led team with a strong culture of support, teaching and clinical excellence, within a purpose‑built hospital that continues to grow in scope and capability.

The Hospital

This is a newly redeveloped, state‑of‑the‑art public hospital servicing a large and growing population across its region.

- Major regional referral centre within a large NSW Local Health District
- Purpose‑built up-to-date facility with significant recent and ongoing expansion
- Once fully expanded, the hospital will operate:
- 8 fully functional operating theatres
- 2 procedural rooms

- Strong perioperative infrastructure including:

- Advanced recovery and day‑stay units
- Interventional radiology and cardiology procedural support

- Supported by a Level 5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) providing post‑operative and critical care services

The Anaesthesia Department

The Anaesthesia Department is a cornerstone clinical service within the hospital and is known for its exceptional culture, collegiality and leadership support .

Scope of Services

The department provides comprehensive anaesthetic services across a wide range of specialties, including:

- General Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Paediatrics
- Ophthalmology
- Endoscopy and procedural services
- Diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures

Obstetric Anaesthesia





- Recognised regional referral centre for obstetric care
- Comprehensive obstetric anaesthesia service including:
- Labour epidurals
- Emergency and elective caesarean sections

- Close collaboration with O&G;, midwifery and neonatal teams

Pain Management

- Expertise in both acute and chronic pain management
- Integral role in peri‑operative and post‑operative patient care

Team & Culture

You will be joining a small, highly cohesive consultant group comprising both Staff Specialists and VMOs, known for:

- Strong internal support and mentorship
- Genuine teamwork and approachability
- A culture that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing
- Close collaboration with surgeons, ICU, nursing and allied health teams

The department places significant emphasis on pre‑operative assessment, optimisation and continuity of care , ensuring high‑quality patient outcomes.

Teaching, Training & Leadership

This department has a strong education and training mandate and is:

- Accredited for ANZCA training and GP Anaesthetic training
- Involved in extended skills training for Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
- Actively involved in:
- Medical student teaching
- Junior doctor supervision
- Simulation training
- Ongoing professional development

There are opportunities for clinical leadership and operational involvement ,



contributing to the future direction of anaesthetic services across the wider network.

International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) – Strongly Encouraged

This service has a proven track record of successfully supporting Specialist International Medical Graduates , including doctors from the UK and other comparable health systems.

You will receive guidance through expedited SIMG specialist registration pathways , Relocation, Housing, Schooling and community integration for you and your familily.

Multiple SIMGs are currently thriving within the department.

Essential Requirements

- Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
- Fellowship of ANZCA or:
- Nearing completion (within 6 months)
- Eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways

- Recent and comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to teaching, supervision and quality improvement

Remuneration & Benefits

- Competitive Staff Specialist or VMO remuneration (NSW Health awards)
- Salary packaging benefits:
- Up to $9,000 living expenses
- Up to $2,600 meals & entertainment
- Novated leasing options

- 11.5% superannuation on top of salary
- Annual leave loading
- Fitness and wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Lifestyle

- Affordable housing compared to capital cities
- Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
- Access to beaches, wineries, national parks and outdoor lifestyle
- Easy access to a major city for tertiary services, travel and partner employment

For a confidential discussion about the department, workload, on‑call expectations, or to schedule a call with the HOD please reach out to

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📌 Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer - Anaesthesia (Newcastle City Council)
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📍 Newcastle City Council