General Surgeon | Tamworth Rural Referral HospitalSpecialist General Surgery | Major Rural Referral Centre | Excellent Lifestyle An outstanding opportunity is available for a General Surgeon to join a highly skilled and supportive team of locally based specialists at one of Australia s leading rural referral centres.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding long-term career in a dynamic regional setting while providing high-quality surgical care to a diverse and growing community.
Surgeons holding Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and/or Specialist Registration with AHPRA are encouraged to apply.
The Opportunity The successful General Surgeon will join an established specialist team providing comprehensive surgical services across the Tamworth region.
The role offers the opportunity to: Provide high-quality specialist General Surgery services across inpatient and outpatient settings Participate in a broad range of elective and emergency surgical presentations Work collaboratively with experienced specialists, medical officers and multidisciplinary teams Contribute to clinical leadership, quality improvement and service development Support the education and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees Participate in teaching and mentoring of medical students and surgical trainees Develop your clinical interests within a supportive regional specialist environment About Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital Tamworth Hospital services a catchment population of approximately 205,000 people and is one of the largest and most advanced rural referral hospitals in Australia.
Following a $220 million acute services redevelopment completed in **** , the hospital provides up-to-date facilities, expanded clinical services and a strong focus on innovation,



quality and patient-centred care.
The hospital provides an important referral service to communities throughout the New England region and offers specialists the opportunity to manage a varied and interesting caseload while working within a well-established multidisciplinary environment.
Teaching Professional Development Tamworth Hospital has a strong academic and teaching focus and is affiliated with the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medicine program and the Joint Medical Program with the University of New England .
The successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to contribute to: Undergraduate medical education Teaching and mentoring of junior doctors Surgical training and professional development Clinical education and multidisciplinary learning Quality improvement and service development This provides an ideal environment for a surgeon seeking to combine a varied clinical practice with teaching and academic involvement.
About You To be considered for this position, you will hold: FRACS or equivalent specialist surgical qualifications Specialist Registration with AHPRA , or eligibility for specialist registration Appropriate experience in General Surgery Strong clinical and communication skills A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team An interest in teaching, supervision and professional development International Medical Specialists (SIMGs)



with suitable qualifications and eligibility for the relevant Australian specialist pathway are also encouraged to enquire.
Why Tamworth?
Tamworth offers an excellent combination of professional opportunity and regional lifestyle.
Home to approximately 60,000 residents , Tamworth is a vibrant and welcoming regional city located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.
Residents enjoy: Affordable housing compared with major metropolitan centres Short commute times Excellent schools and education options A strong community atmosphere Caf s, restaurants and local entertainment Extensive sporting and cultural activities Easy access to national parks and outdoor recreation Daily flights to major capital cities For individuals and families, Tamworth provides the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of regional living while maintaining excellent connectivity with Australia's major metropolitan centres.
Why Apply?
Join an established team of locally based specialists Work within a major rural referral hospital Broad and varied General Surgery caseload Excellent teaching and training environment Opportunities for professional development and service improvement Modern hospital facilities following major redevelopment Strong regional community and lifestyle Excellent opportunity for both Australian-trained specialists and suitably qualified SIMGs Apply Now For further information or a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Sante Recruitment .
With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business , Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.

📌 Vmo/Specialist In General Surgery (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales