Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital | Hunter New England Region, NSW
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The Opportunity
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Sante Recruitment is partnering with Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital to appoint a Staff Specialist in Cardiology.
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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a major regional referral centre, delivering comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care across a large and diverse catchment in northern New South Wales.
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You will work within a well-supported multidisciplinary team, contributing to inpatient, outpatient, and neonatal services, while also playing a key role in teaching, service development, and regional outreach.
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With 282 beds, Tamworth is the largest regional hospital in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle corridor, providing a wide range of specialist services.
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18-bed inpatient unit with 2,600+ admissions annually
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Outpatient clinics seeing approximately 5,000 patients per year
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Broad case mix including:
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Orthopaedics
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Gastroenterology
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Endocrinology
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Oncology
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Mental health
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Ophthalmology & dental
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The service is supported by visiting subspecialists from John Hunter Children's Hospital, including:
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Paediatric Surgery
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Neurology
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Respiratory / CF
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Haematology-Oncology
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Cardiology
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Immunology
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Rehabilitation and more
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A robust community allied health team supports developmental assessments and specialty clinics.
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Join a major regional referral hospital
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Broad exposure across general paediatrics and neonatology
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Strong links with tertiary centres and subspecialty support
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Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and service development
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Work within a cooperative and experienced MDT
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Ideal for paediatricians with neonatal interest or dual focus
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Located In Tamworth, This Vibrant Regional City Offers
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A unique blend of rural lifestyle and city amenities
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Just 4 hours to Sydney (or short flight)
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Easy access to coastal NSW (approx. 3 hours)
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Excellent schools and family-friendly workplace
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Strong community, outdoor lifestyle, and cultural events
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Renowned as Australia's country music capital
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Requirements
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Primary medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
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Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP –
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Eligibility via an overseas-trained specialist pathway
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