Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital | Hunter New England Region, NSW
The Opportunity
Sante Recruitment is partnering with Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital to appoint a Staff Specialist in Cardiology.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a major regional referral centre, delivering comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care across a large and diverse catchment in northern New South Wales.
You will work within a well-supported multidisciplinary team, contributing to inpatient, outpatient, and neonatal services, while also playing a key role in teaching, service development, and regional outreach.
With 282 beds, Tamworth is the largest regional hospital in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle corridor, providing a wide range of specialist services.
* **18-bed inpatient unit** with **2,600+ admissions annually**
* **Outpatient clinics** seeing approximately **5,000 patients per year**
* Broad case mix including:
The service is supported by visiting subspecialists from **John Hunter Children's Hospital**, including:
* Paediatric Surgery
* Neurology
* Respiratory / CF
* Haematology-Oncology
* Cardiology
* Immunology
* Rehabilitation and more
A strong **community allied health team** supports developmental assessments and specialty clinics.
* Join a **major regional referral hospital**
* Broad exposure across **general paediatrics and neonatology**
* Strong links with tertiary centres and subspecialty support
* Opportunities for **teaching, supervision, and service development**
* Work within a **collaborative and experienced MDT**
* Ideal for paediatricians with **neonatal interest or dual focus**
Located in Tamworth, this vibrant regional city offers:
* A unique blend of **rural lifestyle and city amenities**
* Just **4 hours to Sydney** (or short flight)
* Easy access to coastal NSW (approx. 3 hours)
* Excellent schools and family-friendly environment
* Strong community, outdoor lifestyle, and cultural events
* Renowned as Australia’s **country music capital**
Requirements
* Primary medical degree registrable with the **Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency**
* Fellowship of the **Royal Australasian College of Physicians** (FRACP –
* Eligibility via an **overseas-trained specialist pathway**
For a confidential discussion or to explore this chance further, contact Sante Recruitment.