Consultant Anaesthetist | Armidale, NSWStaff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer | Rural Referral Hospital | Up-to-date Redeveloped Facility | Salary Negotiable
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced
Consultant Anaesthetist
to join the team at
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
, within the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Offering the flexibility of appointment as either a
Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a modern rural referral hospital while enjoying the lifestyle of the New England region.
Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital?
The recently redeveloped
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
is a
Level 4 facility
featuring:
Four state-of-the-art operating theatres
Day surgery facilities
Emergency Department
Coronary Care Unit
Modern clinical infrastructure
Broad elective surgical services
Responsive emergency services
Anaesthetists play a vital role across both the hospital's elective surgical program and emergency services, providing an excellent combination of clinical variety and professional responsibility.
Join a Supportive Anaesthetic Team
You will work closely with a broad multidisciplinary team including:
Surgeons
Obstetricians
Physicians
Emergency clinicians
Anaesthetic nurses
Recovery staff
The Anaesthetic Department is recognised for its
supportive culture, strong collegiality and commitment to continuity of patient care
.
Clinical Scope
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across:
Elective procedures
Urgent procedures
Emergency surgery
Perioperative care
Perioperative clinic responsibilities will be shared on a rotating basis.
Diverse Surgical Case Mix
The role provides exposure across a broad range of specialties, including:
Orthopaedics
Hip and knee replacements
Trauma surgery
General orthopaedic procedures
General Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Bowel resections
Hernia repairs
Skin lesion excisions
Gastroenterology procedures
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Epidural analgesia for labour
Anaesthesia for Caesarean sections
Urology
Endoscopic procedures
Elective urological surgery
Dental Surgery
This diverse case mix provides an excellent opportunity to
maintain and expand your anaesthetic skills
while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the New England community.
Work-Life Balance
The service offers well-supported surgical lists and a roster designed to balance:
Clinical service
On-call commitments
Professional development
Personal and family time
You can enjoy a rewarding professional career while taking advantage of the New England lifestyle.
Salary & Appointment
Salary negotiable
Appointment available as either Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Broad clinical exposure
Supportive and collegial working environment
Modern hospital facilities
Excellent work-life balance
Life in Armidale
Armidale offers a unique combination of regional professional opportunity and relaxed country living.
Enjoy a vibrant regional community, beautiful New England landscapes, excellent schools, local cafés and restaurants, outdoor activities and a more relaxed pace of life, while remaining within easy reach of major regional centres and the NSW coast.
International Specialists
Internationally trained Anaesthetists who hold, or are eligible for, AHPRA registration and specialist recognition in Australia may be considered.
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