Job Description

Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals – Mid North Coast NSW

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February 2027 – February 2028

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6-Month Placement Option: February 2027 – August 2027

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AFRM Accredited Training Position | Potential for Ongoing Employment

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Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

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Sante Recruitment is pleased to present an Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar to join the rehabilitation services of Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals, located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

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This is an AFRM-recognised rehabilitation training position, offering the opportunity to develop advanced skills across a broad and diverse rehabilitation caseload while working alongside experienced Rehabilitation Physicians, a Geriatrician and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

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There is flexibility around the duration of the appointment, with a 6-month placement from February to August 2027 available, as well as the option for a 12-month appointment through to February 2028.

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There may also be an opportunity for permanent employment and continued training following successful completion of the placement.

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The Opportunity

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Rehabilitation medicine is a major focus of the hospitals and is delivered through dedicated inpatient and outpatient services across Forster and Mayo Private Hospitals.

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- Geriatric rehabilitation
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- Orthopaedic rehabilitation
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- Neurological rehabilitation
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- Multi-trauma rehabilitation
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- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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- Cancer rehabilitation
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- Cardiac rehabilitation
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- Pulmonary rehabilitation
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- Amputee rehabilitation
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- Reconditioning and complex rehabilitation
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The service currently has two Rehabilitation Physicians and one Geriatrician, supported by experienced nursing, allied health and medical teams.

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There are up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised rehabilitation registrar hours available across the two hospitals.

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A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Training Environment

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You will work within an experienced multidisciplinary environment incorporating:

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- Dedicated inpatient rehabilitation units
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- Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services
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- Modern purpose-built rehabilitation gymnasium




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- Hydrotherapy pool
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- Therapy garden
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- Experienced allied health professionals
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- Resident medical cover at both sites
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- Regular multidisciplinary case conferences
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- Family conferences and acute-care liaison
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- Opportunities for clinical education and teaching
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The role provides excellent exposure to the multidisciplinary nature of rehabilitation medicine and the management of patients transitioning from acute hospital care through to rehabilitation and community-based recovery.

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Your Responsibilities The Successful Candidate Will Participate In

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- Assessment and ongoing management of rehabilitation patients
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- Multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
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- Family meetings and communication with carers
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- Liaison with acute hospital teams and other treating specialists
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- Development and implementation of rehabilitation management plans
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- Clinical handover and discharge planning
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- Medical education and supervision
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- Teaching medical students and allied health professionals
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- Contribution to clinical governance and quality improvement
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- Participation in the medical on-call roster
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The role offers the opportunity to build both clinical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive rehabilitation environment.

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Essential Criteria Applicants Must Have

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- Current AHPRA registration
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- Enrolment or eligibility to enrol as an AFRM Trainee
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- Site‐specific provider number eligibility
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- Experience participating in consultations, case conferences and family conferences
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- Experience liaising with acute hospital teams
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- Demonstrated commitment to clinical education and teaching of medical undergraduates and allied health professionals
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- Sound computer literacy, including desktop applications and patient management systems
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- Strong leadership and collaborative interpersonal skills
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- Well‐developed verbal and written communication skills
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Desirable

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- Previous experience in rehabilitation medicine
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- Ability to participate in approximately one night of on-call per week and one weekend per month as a CMO
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Remuneration & Benefits

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- Base salary dependent on seniority and experience
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- Scope for additional income
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- Up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised rehabilitation registrar hours
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- AFRM-accredited training environment
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- Professional development opportunities across Healthe Care
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- Supportive multidisciplinary team
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- Potential for ongoing employment and continued training following the initial placement
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Live & Work on the NSW Mid North Coast

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This is an opportunity to combine meaningful specialist training with an outstanding coastal lifestyle.

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Forster, Tuncurry and Taree are surrounded by some of the Mid North Coast's most beautiful natural attractions, including:

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- Uncrowded beaches
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- Wallis Lake
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- Manning River
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- National parks and nature reserves
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- Coastal walking and outdoor activities
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- Relaxed regional communities
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The hospitals are approximately 30–40 minutes apart, providing access to two established rehabilitation facilities while allowing you to enjoy a coastal or country lifestyle. For doctors looking for a genuine change from metropolitan medicine, this is an opportunity to advance your rehabilitation career while living in one of the most scenic regions of NSW.

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Why Apply?

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- AFRM-accredited rehabilitation training opportunity
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- Up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised registrar position
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- Broad rehabilitation case mix
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- Experienced Rehabilitation Physicians and Geriatrician
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- Robust multidisciplinary team environment
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- Contemporary rehabilitation facilities
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- Excellent exposure to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
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- Professional development opportunities across Healthe Care
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- 6-month or 12-month placement options
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- Potential for permanent employment and continued training
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- Exceptional Mid North Coast coastal lifestyle
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📌 Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales