Staff Specialist Paediatrician | Tamworth NSW General 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 Recent 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
Strong 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
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