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1 day ago
Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) in Emergency Medicine, Maitland Hospital (HNELHD).
About the Role- Provide high-quality emergency care in a Tier 2 ACEM-accredited training site.
- Contribute to education, policy development, and telehealth support for rural sites.
- Manage a diverse caseload including medical, surgical, orthopaedic, obstetric, and paediatric presentations (paediatrics ~25%).
- Participate in after-hours and weekend rosters.
- Mentor and train junior medical officers and Emergency Medicine trainees in an innovative teaching environment, with strong support from senior management.
- Modern facility opened January 2022 designed for future growth.
- 8-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit; Level 5 ICU, general medicine and surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, O&G, paediatrics, and mental health.
- Located 25 minutes from Newcastle and 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway.
- Work within the largest local health district in NSW, serving over 900,000 people across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast.
- Collaborate with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
- Strong partnerships with the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
- Personalised support from the Senior Medical Recruitment team, including a Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist with relocation and settlement.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or within 6 months of completion.
- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Commitment to collaborative care, clinical excellence, and ongoing education.
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
Location: Maitland, NSW. Applications close 29 September 2025. For a confidential discussion, contact the Co-Directors of Emergency Medicine or the Medical Recruitment team listed below.
Contacts- Dr Scott Flannagan – Co-Director of Emergency Medicine, scott.flannagan@health.nsw.gov.au
- Dr Luke Burgess – Co-Director of Emergency Medicine, luke.burgess1@health.nsw.gov.au
- Stacey Burbridge – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, stacey.burbridge@health.nsw.gov.au; Ph: (02) 4985 3297
Note: An eligibility list is being created for further permanent and temporary SS and VMO roles in the ED at Maitland Hospital. Occupational health requirements and NSW Health policy PD2022_030 apply. This is a Category A position under vaccination policy. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety and welfare of children and young people.
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