Job Description
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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 benefits of living in one of regional NSW's most established centres.
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The Opportunity 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 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 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.
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Internationally trained Anaesthetists and Consultants considering relocation to regional NSW are also welcome to enquire.
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Many Anaesthetists begin with an informal conversation before deciding whether to make a move. Sante Recruitment can provide confidential advice regarding this position, as well as other Anaesthetist opportunities across NSW and Australia.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer In Anaesthesia - Tamworth (West Tamworth)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 West Tamworth