Job Description

Absolutely — here is the opportunity reformatted into a polished Sante Recruitment-style job advertisement, with a stronger recruitment focus and clearer structure.

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Visiting Medical Officer – Anaesthetist | Tamworth NSWShape the Career and Lifestyle You Want | Public & Private Practice Tamworth | NSW New England North West | Flexible VMO Opportunity

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Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Anaesthetist to join a unique dual-sector opportunity across Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital.

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This newly refreshed VMO package provides the opportunity to work across both the public and private sectors, offering clinical variety, professional flexibility and an outstanding regional lifestyle.

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Whether you are a newly fellowed Anaesthetist looking to consolidate your skills or an experienced Consultant seeking a flexible regional practice, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career while enjoying the advantages of living in one of regional NSW's most established centres.

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The Opportunity

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You will have exposure to a broad and rewarding range of surgical specialties across both hospitals, including:

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- Orthopaedics
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- General Surgery
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- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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- Urology
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- ENT
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- Ophthalmology
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- Paediatrics
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- Endoscopy
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- Vascular Surgery
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- Trauma
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- High-acuity Obstetrics
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- Intensive Care-related anaesthesia
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There are also regular opportunities to develop and utilise regional anaesthesia techniques, including ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks.

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The role offers an excellent environment for Anaesthetists wanting to maintain a broad skill set while developing areas of special interest.

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What You Can Expect

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- Work across both public and private hospitals
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- Join an experienced and supportive anaesthetic department
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- 15 experienced Consultant Anaesthetists
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- 1 Provisional Fellow
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- 5 Registrars / Advanced Trainees
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- Flexible 1-in-16 on-call roster
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- Additional second on-call roster option
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- Dedicated billing support
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- 12-month education grant in your first year
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- Well-resourced operating theatres
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- Contemporary anaesthetic equipment and evidence-based clinical practice
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- Strong opportunities for teaching, professional development and skills consolidation
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- Collegial working relationships across the public and private sectors
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All Anaesthetists in the region contribute across both public and private hospitals, creating a highly collaborative anaesthetic community and supporting continuity of care across the region.

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Relocation Support

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Relocating to Tamworth is made easier with a comprehensive relocation package, including:

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- Up to $20,000 relocation assistance
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- Up to four months' accommodation
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- Personal settlement concierge assistance
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- Support with finding accommodation and schools
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- Assistance connecting utilities and settling into the region
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Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital

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Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is the major referral hospital for the New England North West region, serving a population of approximately 175,000.

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With 348 treatment spaces, it is one of the largest healthcare facilities in regional NSW.

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The Hospital Includes

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- 8-theatre operating complex
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- Level 3 regional trauma service
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- High-acuity surgical services
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- Obstetrics and paediatrics
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- Intensive Care
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- Broad specialist medical and surgical services
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- Regional referral and outreach services
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The clinical workload extends well beyond routine regional practice, providing exposure to complex and high-acuity cases.

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Tamara Private Hospital

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Tamara Private Hospital is a leading 45-bed private regional hospital with modern facilities and a diverse surgical workload.

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Anaesthetists benefit from exposure to a broad range of private surgical cases, including:

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- Orthopaedics
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- Robotic surgery
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- Ophthalmology
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- Paediatric ENT
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- Dental anaesthesia
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- General surgery
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- Endoscopy and other procedural services
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The combination of public and private practice provides an excellent opportunity to maintain clinical diversity while enjoying the flexibility of regional practice.

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Why Tamworth?

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Tamworth offers an excellent combination of career opportunity, lifestyle and affordability.

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Known as the regional capital of the New England North West, Tamworth provides:

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- Affordable housing compared with Sydney
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- Excellent public and private schools
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- Major shopping, restaurants and cafés
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- Sporting and recreational facilities
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- A strong arts and cultural community
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- Easy access to the New England countryside
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- Excellent outdoor and family activities
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- Regional airport connections
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- A relaxed lifestyle without metropolitan commuting
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For Anaesthetists looking to escape the pressures of metropolitan practice without sacrificing clinical complexity, Tamworth offers an excellent balance.

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About You We Are Interested In Hearing From

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- FANZCA-qualified Anaesthetists
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- Anaesthetists close to completing Fellowship
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- Experienced Consultants seeking a regional VMO opportunity
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- Anaesthetists interested in combining public and private practice
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You will ideally have broad contemporary anaesthetic experience and be comfortable managing a diverse range of adult and paediatric surgical cases.

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Experience in obstetric, trauma, paediatric or regional anaesthesia will be highly regarded.

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Applicants must be eligible for registration with AHPRA and meet the credentialing requirements of the relevant hospitals.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia - Tamworth
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Tamworth