Respiratory Physician – VMO Tamworth Referral Hospital | Tamworth, NSW
Major Regional Referral Hospital | Bronchoscopy & EBUS | Teaching & Training | 1:8 General Medicine On-Call
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced
Respiratory Physician
to join the highly regarded medical team at
Tamworth Referral Hospital
, providing high-quality respiratory and general medical services to a large regional and referral population.
This VMO position offers the opportunity to combine specialist respiratory practice with general medicine, procedural work, teaching and multidisciplinary care within one of Australia's largest rural referral hospitals.
The Opportunity The successful applicant will provide comprehensive respiratory and general medical services to inpatients and contribute to the hospital's outpatient and procedural services.
Key opportunities include:
Privately refer outpatients to your own consulting rooms
Participate in the
General Medicine after-hours on-call roster – approximately 1:8
Undertake a
fortnightly procedural list
Perform
bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Provide consultative, diagnostic and procedural respiratory services
Participate in telehealth services where required
Contribute to clinical handover, supervision and emergency and routine care
Participate in education and research activities
Experience in pleural and lung ultrasound would be highly desirable.
About Tamworth Referral Hospital Tamworth Hospital provides services to a local and referral population of approximately
205,000 people
and is one of the largest rural referral hospitals.
A major
$220 million acute services redevelopment
, completed in ****, delivered modern facilities and expanded clinical services.
You will join a collegial medical workforce of approximately
16 physicians
, with expertise across a broad range of specialties, including:
Cardiology
Nephrology
Rheumatology
Medical Oncology




Radiation Oncology
Haematology
Neurology
Gastroenterology
Rehabilitation
Endocrinology
General Medicine
This provides an excellent environment for collaboration across specialties and access to a broad range of clinical expertise.
Education & Training Tamworth Hospital is a major regional teaching hospital with strong links to both the
University of Newcastle
and the
University of Current England
.
The hospital supports:
Undergraduate medical education
Postgraduate teaching
Accredited Basic Physician Training in General Medicine
Advanced Training in Cardiology
Advanced Training in Nephrology
Advanced Training in Medical Oncology
Advanced Training in General Medicine
Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Medicine
The successful physician will have the opportunity to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of medical professionals.
About You We are seeking an experienced
Respiratory Physician
who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
You will have:
A primary medical degree registrable with
AHPRA
Fellowship of the RACP in Respiratory Medicine
, or eligibility through an appropriate overseas-trained specialist pathway
Demonstrated experience in Respiratory and General Medicine
Appropriate specialist registration or eligibility for registration in Australia
A commitment to clinical education and teaching
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Internationally trained specialists may be considered through the relevant Australian specialist assessment pathway.




Clinical Responsibilities The role may include:
Inpatient respiratory and general medical care
Consultative services
Diagnostic assessment
Respiratory procedures
Bronchoscopy and EBUS
Outpatient services
Telehealth
General Medicine on-call
Clinical handover and supervision
Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
MDT participation
Education and research
Life in Tamworth With a population of approximately
60,000
, Tamworth is a thriving regional city located inland between Sydney and Brisbane.
The city offers:
Daily flights to major capital cities
Affordable housing compared with metropolitan centres
Excellent schools and family amenities
A welcoming regional community
Strong sporting and recreational opportunities
Easy access to the New England region
A relaxed regional lifestyle with excellent professional opportunities
Tamworth provides an attractive option for specialists seeking a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Established Respiratory Medicine service
Major regional referral hospital
Bronchoscopy and EBUS procedural opportunities
Fortnightly theatre/procedural list
1:8 General Medicine on-call
Private outpatient referral opportunity
Collegial physician team
Strong teaching and training environment
University affiliations
Undergraduate and postgraduate education
Advanced physician training programs
Broad multidisciplinary specialist support
Excellent regional lifestyle
International Specialists Sante Recruitment can assist overseas-trained Respiratory Physicians with understanding the Australian specialist pathway, including
RACP specialist assessment, AHPRA registration, employment and relocation considerations
.
With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.
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