Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia, Maitland Hospital

**REQ530620**
**Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia**
**Maitland Hospital, Hunter Region NSW**

**Multiple Permanent full time or part time opportunities for suitable applicants**

**_ The Anaesthesia Department at Maitland Hospital is a cornerstone of the hospital's surgical and procedural services, playing a critical role in patient care across a broad spectrum of specialities._**

**_ The department is located within the modern facilities of the new Maitland Hospital, which opened in 2022, and is part of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD)._**
- "The camaraderie and close working relationships among our anaesthetic, surgical and theatre teams here at Maitland are exemplary. It's easy to see why people choose Hunter New England Health" Dr Mathew Sebastien, Senior Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia, Maitland Hospital_
**Key Features of the Anaesthesia Department**

**Comprehensive Services**
- The department provides anaesthetic services for a wide range of surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, ENT, Paediatrics, ophthalmology, and more.
- Anaesthetic support is also offered for endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, and interventional procedures.

**State-of-the-Art Facilities**
- Maitland Hospital is equipped with cutting-edge operating theatres, advanced monitoring systems, and modern recovery/ day stay units.
- Our department and surgical facilities are rapidly expanding to cater for the needs of the community. Once fully expanded, the facility would have 8 functional theatres with 2 procedural rooms.
- In addition, we also cater to radiology and cardiology interventional services
- Our department is supported by a well-functioning Level 5 Intensive care unit (ICU) for post-operative and critical care needs.

**Collaborative Care**
- Our Anaesthetics department boasts a team of dedicated multidisciplinary professionals, including Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers, who work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective perioperative care.
- Our team is actively involved in pre-operative assessments to optimise patient outcomes.
- Expertise in both acute and chronic pain management is available, ensuring comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery or dealing with long-term pain conditions.

**Obstetric Anaesthesia**
- Our hospital is a referral centre for obstetric care in the Lower Hunter Valley, providing anaesthetic support for labour and delivery, including epidurals and emergency caesareans.

**Education and Training**
- Our department is involved in the education of medical students, junior doctors, and anaesthetic trainees, fostering a strong teaching culture and robust supervision program.
- Accredited for ANZCA training and GP Anaesthetic training, as well as offering extended skills training for emergency and intensive care, our department provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Participation in simulation training and professional development is encouraged to maintain high standards of care.
- As part of our expanding service, this role offers the chance to contribute to clinical leadership and operational management to complement the clinical, teaching, training and research activities of the GNSM2 Anaesthetic Network, shaping the future of anaesthetic services at Maitland Hospital and beyond.

**Regional Focus**
- As part of the HNELHD, our department is committed to serving the needs of the Maitland community and surrounding areas, offering access to high-quality care close to home.

**Essential qualifications**
- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of ANZCA (or nearing completion within six months) and/or eligibility via overseas specialist pathways.
- Recent, comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia demonstrating expertise as a medical professional.

**Specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs)**
- We have multiple SIMGs within the department who have embraced and settled in the region, read about their journey below**.
- The expedited SIMG registration pathway has made the journey to Australia much easier. We would support SIMGs through this path and help them settle down in their new home.
- The health district has specialised recruitment wings that cater to SIMGs and their settlement needs.
- Find out more about SIMG and expedited pathways:
**ANZCA SIMG**

**Australian Medical Board**
- ** "I'm glad I made the move from NHS to Hunter New England Health. The systems are similar to those I used back in the UK, but with much better support from both the department and the management team. I never imagined that after 23 years, working as a consultant in the NHS, I would leave the United Kingdom to work in Australia, but I can honestly say I feel at home here. With the support of Maitland Hospital and the Senior Medical Recruitment and Settlement Concierge tea