Staff Specialist Paediatrician | Tamworth NSWGeneral Paediatrics Neonatology | Major Regional Referral Centre | Teaching Outreach An outstanding opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Paediatrician to join a major regional referral hospital in northern New South Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care to a large and diverse regional catchment, working within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
The position offers broad clinical exposure across general paediatrics, neonatology and outpatient services , together with opportunities to contribute to teaching, supervision, service development and regional outreach .
The Opportunity The successful Paediatrician will join an experienced and collaborative team providing a comprehensive range of paediatric services.
The service includes: An 18-bed inpatient paediatric unit More than 2,600 paediatric admissions annually Outpatient clinics managing approximately 5,000 patients per year A broad and varied paediatric case mix Robust links with tertiary paediatric services Visiting paediatric subspecialists from John Hunter Children's Hospital Community allied health support for developmental assessment and specialty clinics Broad Paediatric Case Mix The service provides exposure to a wide range of presentations and specialties, including: General Paediatrics Orthopaedics Gastroenterology Endocrinology Oncology Mental Health Ophthalmology Dental services Tertiary Subspecialty Support The service is supported by visiting subspecialists from John Hunter Children's Hospital , providing regional access to specialist expertise across areas including: Paediatric Surgery Neurology Respiratory Medicine / Cystic Fibrosis Haematology and Oncology Cardiology Immunology Rehabilitation Other visiting paediatric subspecialties A strong community allied health team also supports developmental assessments and specialty clinics.




Neonatal Services Neonatology represents a significant component of the clinical workload , making this an attractive opportunity for Paediatricians with an interest or experience in neonatal medicine.
The service provides a Level 3 Neonatal Service within a Level 4 maternity unit , including: Management of infants 32 weeks gestation or 1,500g Initial stabilisation of preterm infants prior to retrieval by the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service Special Care Nursery services CPAP respiratory support Phototherapy Feeding and growth management Sepsis management Transition care The role therefore provides an excellent opportunity to maintain and develop skills across both General Paediatrics and Neonatology .
Teaching Professional Development As a major regional referral centre with strong links to tertiary services, the hospital provides an excellent environment for professional development.
You will have opportunities to contribute to: Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff Undergraduate medical education Paediatric professional development Multidisciplinary education Service development and quality improvement Regional outreach and collaboration with referring services About You To be considered for this position, you will have: A primary medical qualification registrable with AHPRA FRACP in General Paediatrics , or equivalent specialist qualifications Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA,



or Eligibility to pursue an appropriate overseas-trained specialist pathway Appropriate clinical experience in General Paediatrics Experience or an interest in Neonatology is highly desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork An interest in teaching, supervision and service development SIMGs with appropriate paediatric qualifications and experience are encouraged to enquire regarding pathway eligibility.
Why Apply?
Join a major regional referral hospital Broad exposure across General Paediatrics and Neonatology Significant neonatal workload 18-bed paediatric inpatient service 2,600+ annual paediatric admissions Approximately 5,000 outpatient attendances annually Strong tertiary links with John Hunter Children's Hospital Visiting paediatric subspecialists across multiple disciplines Excellent teaching and supervision opportunities Opportunities for regional outreach and service development Work within an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary team Attractive regional lifestyle Live Work in Tamworth Located in the heart of the New England region, Tamworth offers an excellent combination of regional lifestyle and city amenities.
The city provides: Approximately 4 hours' drive from Sydney , with regular air services Easy access to coastal NSW Excellent schools and education facilities Affordable housing and short commuting times Strong sporting and recreational opportunities National parks and outdoor activities A vibrant cultural and events calendar A welcoming and family-friendly community A reputation as Australia's Country Music Capital Tamworth provides an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of regional living while working within a major referral service with strong tertiary connections.
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📌 Staff Specialist In General Paediatrics Outstanding Regional Opportunity. (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales