Emergency Medicine Consultant

As an Emergency Medicine Consultant, you will lead the assessment and management of acute and complex emergency presentations, providing expert clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary Emergency Department. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based emergency care, mentoring junior medical staff, collaborating closely with nursing and allied health teams, and contributing to the ongoing development and innovation of the department.

This role offers both clinical variety and leadership opportunity in a supportive regional setting.

The Location

Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in a welcoming riverside regional town offering a relaxed pace without sacrificing convenience.

- Approximately 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney**
- Easy access to regular flights connecting to major capital cities
- Live by a major river with nearby beaches, national parks, walking and cycling trails
- Abundant outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and bushwalking
- Renowned for fresh local produce , farmers' markets, cafés, and vibrant community events
- Excellent schools, healthcare services, parks, and community facilities




- Ideal for professionals and families seeking work-life balance

The Hospital

This is a 160-bed regional hospital providing a comprehensive range of services, including:

- Emergency and acute care
- General medicine and surgery
- Renal, oncology, and mental health services

Recent Stage 1 redevelopment has delivered modern imaging, cancer, and renal facilities, with Stage 2 expansion planned to further enhance inpatient capacity and clinical spaces.

The Emergency Department manages a broad and diverse case mix and works closely with general medicine consultants and multidisciplinary teams, supported by solid referral pathways to major tertiary centres.

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

- Specialist registration with AHPRA and FACEM , with at least 12 months of recent experience
- Currently enrolled on the ACEM Training Program
- Recently qualified Australian or New Zealand FACEM
- IMGs with an upcoming ACEM interview date
- IMGs assessed by ACEM and deemed substantially comparable

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📌 Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Newcastle City Council