Job Description

Staff Specialist – General Medicine / Infectious Diseases

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0.5 FTE General Medicine | 0.5 FTE Infectious Diseases

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Permanent Position | Hunter New England Region

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An excellent opportunity is available for a dual-trained Staff Specialist in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases to join a modern regional health service within the Hunter New England network.

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This position offers a balanced split across General Medicine (0.5 FTE) and Infectious Diseases (0.5 FTE), providing both breadth and subspecialty depth within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

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The Role

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You Will Provide Contemporary, Evidence-based Specialist Care Across

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- Acute inpatient General Medicine
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- Infectious Diseases consultation and management
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- Multidisciplinary case discussions
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- Clinical governance and quality improvement
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- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
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The role allows for meaningful contribution to service development within a progressive regional health network.

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Remuneration & Benefits

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- Competitive Staff Specialist salary package
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- **Salary Packaging:**
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- Up to **$9,000** for living expenses
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- Up to **$2,600** for meal and entertainment benefits
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- Access to professional development and training pathways
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- Supportive leadership and collegial culture
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The Hospital

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This modern regional hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute care services including:

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- Emergency Medicine
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- General and Specialist Medical Services
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- Surgery
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- Maternity
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- Mental Health
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As part of the Hunter New England Health network, the facility benefits from robust governance structures, established training programs, and collaborative specialist support.

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The Location

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Enjoy a rewarding career in a region known for its natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle.

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- Spectacular coastline, mountains, and rainforests
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- Outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, whale watching and water sports
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- Mild climate year-round
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- Excellent public and private schooling options
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- Well-connected by road and air, just a few hours from major metropolitan centres
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This is a setting where genuine work-life balance is achievable without compromising professional challenge.

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Essential Requirements

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Applicants must have:

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FRACP with Specialist Registration

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- Dual Fellowship in **General Medicine and Infectious Diseases**
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- OR be due to attain Fellowship within the next 6 months in both specialties
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- Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
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This position offers the rare opportunity to combine acute generalist practice with subspecialty infectious diseases expertise in a supportive and lifestyle-focused regional setting.

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📌 Consultant General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales