Job Description
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Employment Type: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
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Position Classification: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
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Remuneration: Salary is negotiable
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Requisition ID: REQ******
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Eligible for Rural Workforce Incentives
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Applications Close: Ongoing
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Consultant Anaesthetist - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital - HNELHD (Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer)
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Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital - Shape your career in a modern, redeveloped hospital
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Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a level 4 facility featuring four state-of-the-art operating theatres, day surgery, ED, CCU and more — all part of the recent Armidale Hospital Redevelopment.
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Here, you'll be at the centre of a broad elective surgical program and a responsive emergency service, with anaesthetists playing a vital role in both.
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Join a team that values more than just the work
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You'll collaborate daily with surgeons, obstetricians, physicians, emergency clinicians, anaesthetic nurses and recovery staff.
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Our anaesthetic department is known for its supportive culture, strong collegiality and commitment to continuity of care.
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Enjoy balance and variety
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With well-supported lists and a roster designed to balance service, on‐call and personal time, you'll have the space to thrive professionally while enjoying everything the New England lifestyle has to offer.
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Your Clinical Scope
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As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you'll provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across elective, urgent and emergency procedures, with perioperative clinic responsibilities shared on a rotating basis.
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A diverse case mix to keep you challenged
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Orthopaedics: hip and knee replacements,



trauma surgery and a broad range of general orthopaedic procedures
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General Surgery: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel resections, hernia repairs, skin lesion excisions and gastroenterology cases
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology: epidural analgesia for labour and anaesthesia for caesarean section
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Urology: endoscopic and elective procedures
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Dental Surgery
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This variety offers the opportunity to maintain and expand your skills across a diverse case load, while contributing to safe, patient-centred care for the New England community.
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Relocation + Incentives: We've Got You Covered
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Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: Enjoy up to $10,000 in year 1 plus up to $10,000 per year thereafter (RHWIS pro-ratio for part-time - applicable to Staff Specialist role only)
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Relocation support: up to $20,000 to make your move easy
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Accommodation included: up to 4 months provided
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Personalised settlement concierge: assistance with housing, schools, utilities and more so you can settle in quickly
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Connectivity: Direct QantasLink flights Armidale to Sydney make CME and family travel easy
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*Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-ratio basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-




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Live well in New England
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Enjoy the best of both worlds. A vibrant university city with a welcoming community, surrounded by cool-climate wineries, World Heritage national parks and charming heritage streetscapes all at a fraction of big‐city living costs.
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Expedited Specialist Pathway
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The Expedited Specialist Pathway provides a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and begin practising sooner.
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Currently available in General Practice, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (with further specialties expected to be added), this pathway allows eligible Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to transition into practice with greater ease.
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To qualify, you'll need to hold a specialist qualification listed on the Medical Board of Australia's Expedited Specialist Pathway accepted qualifications list. Once approved, you can commence work under specialist registration with six months of supervised practice.
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Not sure if you're eligible? Reach out to Cheryl Hayes for a confidential discussion:
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What you'll bring
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Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
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FANZCA (or eligible specialist pathway)
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Recent, comprehensive anaesthesia experience across the listed case mix
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Strength in teaching, teamwork, quality and patient-centred communication
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What you'll get back
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The autonomy and variety of regional practice without sacrificing theatre quality or multidisciplinary support
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A welcoming department that backs you to grow clinical interests, teach and lead
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The satisfaction of keeping surgery close to home for New England families
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📌 Consultant Anaesthetist - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital - Hnelhd (West Tamworth)
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