Job Description

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: REQ563945

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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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Salary is negotiable

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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-rata 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 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-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact [email protected]

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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 Pathways - Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) looking to quick-track your career in Australia?

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The Expedited Specialist Pathway provides a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and begin practising sooner. 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. 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: [email protected].

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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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales