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 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 cooperative 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. (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Tamworth Regional Council