Job Description

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is seeking experienced General Practitioner Visiting Medical Officers to join its Emergency Department and work alongside a dedicated team of Emergency Medicine specialists.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a GP with robust emergency medicine experience to join a supportive regional hospital and provide high-quality emergency and inpatient care to the Armidale community.

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You will work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent clinical care to every patient, every time, while supporting continuity of care between emergency, inpatient and outpatient services.

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The Opportunity

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As a GP Visiting Medical Officer, you will contribute to the provision of emergency and inpatient medical services across the hospital.

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The Role Provides The Prospect To

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- Work alongside experienced Emergency Medicine specialists
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- Provide high-quality clinical care within the Emergency Department
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- Assess and manage a broad range of emergency presentations
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- Provide inpatient medical services where required
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- Support seamless continuity between emergency, inpatient and outpatient care
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- Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health and specialist teams
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- Contribute to a supportive and collegial clinical environment
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- Provide medical care to the wider Armidale and surrounding regional community
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This is an excellent role for a GP who enjoys variety, autonomy and regional emergency medicine.

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The Hospital

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Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a modern 99-bed regional hospital providing a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services to the local community and surrounding region.

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The Hospital Provides

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- Acute medical and surgical services
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- Emergency Medicine
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- Obstetrics
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- Paediatrics
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- General Surgery
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- Orthopaedics
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- Gynaecology
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- Urology
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- Ophthalmology
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- Respiratory Medicine
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- Cardiology
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- Renal services and dialysis
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- Chemotherapy
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- Palliative Care
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- Mental Health services
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- Diagnostic imaging and pathology
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- Allied health services
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The Emergency Department is supported by a Level 3 Close Observation Unit, providing additional capability for patients requiring higher levels of monitoring and care.

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The hospital's most recent major development opened in 2019, providing a modern, spacious and well-equipped clinical environment.

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The Community

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The hospital serves a regional referral population of approximately 55,200 people, providing an important healthcare hub for Armidale and surrounding communities.

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Working in Armidale provides the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients across the New England region while enjoying the professional and lifestyle benefits of regional practice.

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Why Armidale?

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Armidale offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity,



lifestyle and community.

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Located in the beautiful New England region of NSW, Armidale is known for its relaxed lifestyle, natural surroundings, strong education sector and welcoming community.

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Enjoy

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- A relaxed regional lifestyle
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- Excellent schools and education facilities
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- Beautiful countryside and national parks
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- Outdoor recreation, walking and cycling
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- Restaurants, cafés and local produce
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- A strong arts and cultural community
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- Affordable housing compared with metropolitan Sydney
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- A close-knit medical community
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For doctors seeking a change from metropolitan practice, Armidale offers the opportunity to enjoy greater lifestyle flexibility while continuing to work in a well-equipped regional referral hospital.

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About You

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We are interested in hearing from experienced General Practitioners who have:

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- Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration
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- Fellowship of RACGP, ACRRM or equivalent
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- Strong recent experience in Emergency Medicine
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- Ability to work confidently in a regional Emergency Department
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
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- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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Doctors with significant emergency medicine experience who are looking for a VMO role within a regional referral hospital are encouraged to enquire.

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Internationally trained doctors are welcome to enquire, subject to AHPRA registration and relevant eligibility requirements.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Armidale