Job Description

Hunter Valley, NSW | Flexible VMO Opportunity

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We are currently partnering with a modern regional hospital in the Hunter Valley to recruit General Practitioners with Emergency Medicine experience to join a high-performing Emergency Department as Visiting Medical Officers.

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This is a great opportunity to build a long-term Emergency Medicine career within a large, contemporary district hospital (Tier 2 facility) with approximately 300+ beds, servicing a rapidly growing regional population.

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Emergency Department Overview

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- Sees approximately 150 patients per day, with around one-third paediatric presentations
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- Maintains an admission rate of 20–22% across multiple specialties
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- Acts as a referral hub for several surrounding rural hospitals
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- Focuses strongly on patient flow, clinical decision‐making and safe care pathways
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- Operates with a collaborative senior medical team and structured supervision model
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You will work within a supportive and forward‐thinking environment with access to:

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- Structured education and procedural development
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- Dedicated non‐clinical time for CPD
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- Opportunities to contribute to leadership, governance, research and teaching
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- A 24/7 roster with progressive responsibility, including in‐charge shifts
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Benefits

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- Flexible VMO engagement with long‐term career development
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- Dedicated CPD time and strong clinical supervision
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- Supportive multidisciplinary team with excellent leadership
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- Opportunities to develop into a senior ED clinician
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- Access to salary packaging, employee benefits and wellbeing programs
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Why Hunter Valley?

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The Hunter Valley offers an exceptional lifestyle with a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. You'll enjoy world‐renowned wineries, award‐winning restaurants and stunning countryside right on your doorstep. The region provides affordable housing, excellent schools and a strong sense of community, making it ideal for families. With Newcastle just a short drive away, you also have access to beaches, major infrastructure and an airport. It's a perfect location for clinicians seeking a balanced lifestyle without compromising on career opportunities.

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Requirements

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- MBBS or equivalent with current AHPRA registration
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- Fellowship of RACGP (FRACGP) or equivalent
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- Experience or solid interest in Emergency Medicine
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- Completion of, or willingness to undertake, Emergency Life Support training
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- Commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork and ongoing professional development
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For further information, please contact [email protected].

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