Job Description
General Paediatrician Northern NSW Coast | Exceptional Lifestyle | Fast-Track Australian Specialist Pathway for UK Paediatricians
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Escape the NHS Treadmill and Build the Lifestyle You've Been Working For If you're a UK Consultant Paediatrician or senior trainee approaching CCT, this is an outstanding opportunity to combine a rewarding consultant career with an enviable Australian coastal lifestyle.
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Based at Grafton Base Hospital in Northern New South Wales, this role offers the chance to practise broad General Paediatrics in a supportive regional referral network while enjoying beautiful beaches, a warm climate, affordable housing, and a genuine work-life balance.
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With salaries reaching over AUD $376,000 plus superannuation, relocation support, and streamlined specialist registration pathways for UK-trained doctors, this is one of the most attractive Paediatric opportunities currently available in Australia.
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Why This Role Appeals to UK Paediatricians
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Expedited Pathway to Australia Doctors holding a UK CCT in Paediatrics may be eligible for the streamlined specialist recognition pathway through Australia, significantly reducing the time and complexity traditionally associated with international relocation.
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Senior trainees due to achieve CCT/Fellowship during the clinical year are also encouraged to apply.
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Consultant-Level Practice
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Lead patient management decisions
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Practise broad General Paediatrics
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Run outpatient clinics
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Manage inpatient admissions
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Provide neonatal and paediatric consultation services
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Participate in Hospital in the Home programs
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Supervise and teach junior doctors and trainees
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Contribute to service development and quality improvement
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You'll enjoy significant clinical autonomy while remaining supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and regional referral network.
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Lifestyle That UK Doctors Dream About
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30 minutes from uncrowded beaches
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Living in a subtropical climate with mild winters and sunshine most of the year
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Enjoying kayaking, fishing, surfing, boating, hiking, and national parks
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Purchasing a family home for a fraction of major UK city prices
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Commuting in minutes rather than hours
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Raising children in a safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools
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Exploring the nearby Northern Rivers region, Byron Bay, Yamba, and the Gold Coast
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The Clarence Valley offers a relaxed Australian lifestyle without sacrificing access to modern healthcare, education, or infrastructure.
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About the Hospital
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Grafton Base Hospital is part of the Northern NSW Local Health District and serves as the major referral hospital for the Clarence Valley region.
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The Hospital
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Treats more than 13,000 inpatients annually
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Provides a broad range of specialist services
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Works closely with tertiary centres in Brisbane and Northern NSW
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Supports growing paediatric services across the region
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Maintains strong links with metropolitan referral hospitals
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This allows Consultants to practise interesting and varied medicine while remaining connected to larger specialist networks.
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What You Can Expect
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Remuneration
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AUD $278,355 – $376,068 per annum
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Additional superannuation
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Salary packaging benefits
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Novated leasing options
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Relocation assistance
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Potential Senior Specialist remuneration for suitably experienced applicants
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Benefits
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Permanent full-time or part-time options
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Excellent work-life balance
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Relocation support
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Solid professional development opportunities
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Supportive consultant group
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Teaching and supervision opportunities
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Contemporary regional health service
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Family-friendly location
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Access to NSW Government relocation programs
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Who Should Apply?
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We would be particularly interested in speaking with:
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UK Consultant Paediatricians holding CCT
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Senior UK trainees approaching CCT
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Australian and New Zealand trained Paediatricians
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International specialists eligible for specialist registration through AHPRA
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Doctors seeking a long-term lifestyle move to Australia
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Make the Move
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This is more than a Consultant position—it is an opportunity to build an exceptional career while enjoying the lifestyle that attracts doctors from around the world to Australia.
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If you've been considering a move from the UK to Australia, few opportunities offer the combination of specialist practice, coastal lifestyle, family appeal, and professional support available in Northern NSW.

📌 General Paediatriciannorthern Nsw Coast (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales