Job Description

Clinical Director of Medicine | Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW

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Clinical Director of MedicineSenior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW Lead, innovate and shape the future of a major Department of Medicine while enjoying an outstanding coastal-regional lifestyle.

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- FRACP essential
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- Approximately 50% clinical / 50% leadership
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- Contemporary, purpose-built regional hospital
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- Senior leadership across a broad range of physician specialties
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- Significant opportunity to influence service redesign and innovation
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- Excellent coastal-regional lifestyle with easy access to beaches and city amenities
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- Relocation and onboarding assistance available
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The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Physician and senior medical leader to take on the influential role of Clinical Director of Medicine within a major regional health service in Recent South Wales.
n This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior clinician who wants to make a genuine difference to the way medical services are delivered.
n Working closely with hospital executives, clinical leaders and district-wide stakeholders, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across a large and diverse Department of Medicine.
n Importantly, the position offers an attractive 50/50 balance between leadership and clinical practice, allowing you to remain clinically engaged while having significant influence over departmental strategy, workforce, governance and service development.
n About the Department The Department of Medicine provides a comprehensive range of specialist medical services, including:

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- General Medicine
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- Cardiology
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- Oncology
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- Palliative Care
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- Gastroenterology
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- Nephrology
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- Endocrinology
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- Respiratory Medicine
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- Infectious Diseases
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- Hospital in the Home
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- Virtual Care
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The department is committed to developing contemporary models of care and improving access, quality and outcomes for the regional community.
n This role provides an opportunity to build on existing services while introducing innovative approaches to workforce planning, patient flow, ambulatory care, virtual models and integrated hospital-community care.
n Key Responsibilities As Clinical Director of Medicine, you will:

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- Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the Department of Medicine
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- Lead service planning,



redesign and performance improvement initiatives
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- Oversee clinical governance, quality, safety and risk management
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- Provide leadership in medical workforce planning, recruitment, retention and wellbeing
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- Support professional development and succession planning across the department
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- Strengthen physician education, supervision and training
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- Support training accreditation and the development of junior medical staff
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- Champion contemporary models of care, including Medical Assessment Units, rapid-access clinics, Hospital in the Home and virtual care
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- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient flow and clinical outcomes
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- Support research and education through established university and medical research partnerships
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- Develop strong relationships across medical specialties, nursing, allied health and executive teams
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- Represent the Department of Medicine at hospital and health-service leadership forums
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- Maintain an active clinical workload within General Medicine or your recognised physician subspecialty
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About You You will be an experienced Physician and collaborative medical leader who combines strong clinical credibility with the ability to lead people, influence change and deliver meaningful service improvements.
n Essential Requirements

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- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
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- Specialist registration with AHPRA
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- Senior clinical experience in General Medicine or an appropriate physician subspecialty
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You will also bring:

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- Demonstrated experience in medical leadership, clinical governance or service development
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- Experience leading organisational or clinical change
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- Strong understanding of workforce planning and medical workforce development
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- An interest in physician education, supervision, training and accreditation
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- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
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- A strong commitment to quality, safety and patient-centred care
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- The ability to engage, motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams
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- A forward-thinking approach to contemporary models of healthcare delivery
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Why Apply?

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Make a genuine leadership impact Take a senior leadership position where your experience and ideas can directly influence the future direction of a major Department of Medicine.
n 50% Clinical | 50% Leadership Maintain a meaningful clinical practice while developing your leadership portfolio and influencing departmental strategy.
n Shape the future of regional healthcare Lead service redesign, workforce development and innovative models of care across a growing regional community.
n Broad physician portfolio Work across a department incorporating General Medicine and multiple highly developed physician subspecialties.
n Education & Research Strengthen physician training, education and research through established university and medical partnerships.
n Contemporary facilities Work within a modern, purpose-built regional hospital designed to support high-quality clinical care.
n Relocation Support Dedicated assistance is available to support your recruitment, onboarding and transition into the region.
n Employee Benefits Access salary packaging, professional development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and discounted fitness facilities.
n The Lifestyle This is an opportunity to enjoy the best of regional living while remaining within easy reach of a thriving coastal city.
n Located approximately 30 minutes from the coast and beautiful beaches, the region offers an enviable lifestyle for individuals, couples and families.
n The surrounding area is renowned for its:

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- Wineries and local produce
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- Excellent restaurants and cafés
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- National parks and outdoor recreation
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- Quality schools
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- Family-friendly communities
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- Affordable regional lifestyle
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- Convenient road and rail connections
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- Access to a regional airport
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Whether you enjoy coastal activities, food and wine, outdoor pursuits or simply having more space and time outside work, this region offers an excellent quality of life.
n Why This Role? This is more than a Clinical Director position—it is an opportunity to shape the future of medicine within a major regional health service.
n For the right Physician, it offers the combination of senior leadership influence, ongoing clinical practice, service innovation, professional development and an outstanding coastal lifestyle.

📌 Clinical Director of Medicine | Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales