Visiting Medical Officer in General Surgery

**REQ533695**
**Visiting Medical Officer in General Surgery**
**Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley Region NSW**
**Temporary fixed term role until mid-2025**

**_ Join Maitland Hospital as a General Surgeon and Make a Real Difference in the Hunter Valley_**

Are you a skilled General Surgeon looking for a rewarding role that offers both professional challenge and personal satisfaction? Maitland Hospital has a short term vacancy in its surgical team and invites dedicated, compassionate surgeons to join us in delivering high-quality care to our diverse community in the Lower Hunter Valley, NSW.

**Why Maitland Hospital?**
- Modern Facilities: Work in a newly built hospital with advanced surgical technology and equipment, designed to support exceptional patient care.
- Team-Oriented Culture: Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values teamwork and continuous learning to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
- Community Impact: Serve a growing region and make a meaningful difference to a rapidly expanding community where your expertise will be highly valued.
- Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley, with its outdoor attractions, family-friendly neighbourhoods, and easy access to Newcastle’s beaches and city life.

**About the Role**:
As a General Surgeon at Maitland Hospital, you will have the opportunity to perform a range of surgical procedures, mentor and collaborate with junior doctors, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within our surgical services. This role is ideal for surgeons who are passionate about patient-centred care and committed to lifting healthcare standards.
- A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Surgery
- Certification with GESA for Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy with evidence of recertification for Colonoscopy

**What We Offer**
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) provides an ideal environment to expand your career, offering:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
- Collaboration with a wide range of professionals
- Support from our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment and Settlement Concierge teams to assist with relocation and community connections.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

**Need more information?**
**1) Click here for the **Position Description***
**2) **Click here to APPLY NOW**

**Applications Close: Tuesday 26 November 2024**
- An eligibility list will be created for future VMO in General Surgery positions at Maitland Hospital_

**For a confidential discussion about this role please contact**:
**Dr Clifton Washaya - Clinical Director, General Surgery, Maitland Hospital**

Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
- NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential_