Job Description

Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer - Anaesthesia

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Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) – Anaesthesia

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Major Regional Referral Hospital | NSW

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Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time

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Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

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Immediate Start Available

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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.

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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.

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The Hospital

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

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- Major regional referral centre within a large NSW Local Health District
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- Purpose-built modern facility with significant recent and ongoing expansion
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- Once fully expanded, the hospital will operate:n n
- 8 fully functional operating theatres
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- 2 procedural rooms
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- Strong perioperative infrastructure including:n

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- Advanced recovery and day-stay units
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- Interventional radiology and cardiology procedural support
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- Supported by a Level 5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) providing post-operative and critical care services
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The Anaesthesia Department

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

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Scope of Services

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

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

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- Recognised regional referral centre for obstetric care
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- Comprehensive obstetric anaesthesia service including:n n
- Labour epidurals
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- Emergency and elective caesarean sections
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- Close collaboration with O&G;, midwifery and neonatal teams
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Pain Management

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- Expertise in both acute and chronic pain management
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- Integral role in perioperative and post-operative patient care
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Team & Culture

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

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- Strong internal support and mentorship
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- Genuine teamwork and approachability
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- A culture that values both qualified excellence and personal wellbeing
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- Close collaboration with surgeons, ICU, nursing and allied health teams
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The department places significant emphasis on pre-operative assessment, optimisation and continuity of care, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

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Teaching, Training & Leadership

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

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- Accredited for ANZCA training and GP Anaesthetic training
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- Involved in extended skills training for Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
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- Medical student teaching
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- Junior doctor supervision
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- Simulation training
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- Ongoing professional development
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There are opportunities for clinical leadership and operational involvement, contributing to the future direction of anaesthetic services across the wider network.

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International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) – Strongly Encouraged

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

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

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Multiple SIMGs are currently thriving within the department.

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Essential Requirements

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- Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
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- Fellowship of ANZCA or:n n
- Nearing completion (within 6 months), or
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- Eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways
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- Recent and comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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- Commitment to teaching, supervision and quality improvement
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Remuneration & Benefits

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- Competitive Staff Specialist or VMO remuneration (NSW Health awards)
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- Salary packaging benefits:n n
- Up to $9,000 living expenses
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- Up to $2,600 meals & entertainment
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- Novated leasing options
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- 11.5% superannuation on top of salary
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- Annual leave loading
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- Fitness and wellbeing programs
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
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Lifestyle

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Located in a highly desirable regional coastal area, offering:

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- Affordable housing compared to capital cities
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- Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
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- Access to beaches, wineries, national parks and outdoor lifestyle
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- Easy access to a major city for tertiary services, travel and partner employment
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📌 Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer - Anaesthesia (New South Wales)
🏢 Mediix
📍 New South Wales