Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer, General Medicine

**REQ567161**
**Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer - General Medicine**
**Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley NSW**
**Permanent part-time (0.85 FTE SS or equivalent to 0.7 FTE VMO)**

**_ Looking for your next rewarding career move in General Medicine? Come and be part of something exciting at Maitland Hospital._**

**_ We’re on the lookout for dedicated General Physicians to join our dynamic Department of Medicine. With approximately 4,500 separations per year, our department offers a broad and interesting case mix, supported by a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to excellent patient care._**

**_ This is your chance to join a service that is not only busy and diverse—but also supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking._**

**Why Maitland? Why now?**
Set in the beautiful Lower Hunter Valley, Maitland is one of NSW’s fastest-growing regional centres. With leafy suburbs, charming heritage towns, award-winning wineries, and only 30 minutes to Newcastle’s stunning beaches, it’s the perfect blend of lifestyle and career.

Opened in 2022, Maitland Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility purpose-built to meet the needs of our growing community—designed for innovation, comfort, and modern models of care.

Whether you're a nature lover, a foodie, raising a family, or seeking a more relaxed pace of life while maintaining a stimulating clinical role—Maitland offers it all.

**Your role will include**:

- Delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care to both admitted and non-admitted patients
- Participating in inpatient, outpatient, after-hours and on-call services as per departmental rosters—including Hospital in the Home and internal consultation services across HNELHD
- Engaging in regular ward rounds, clinical handover, clinics, and consults
- Contributing to a collegiate, team-based culture that supports professional development and collaboration
- Supervising and educating undergraduate and postgraduate trainees and multidisciplinary team members
- Actively participating in clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities—including M&Ms

**We’re looking for someone who**:

- Holds a primary medical degree registered with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP General Medicine)
- Brings recent and broad experience in General Medicine
- Thrives in a team-based environment and contributes to a supportive and collegial workplace
- Has a passion for improving services, training future clinicians, and driving quality care in a regional setting
- Is ready to contribute to the next chapter of Maitland Medicine, helping to re-establish it as a premier training location

**What we can offer you**:

- Flexible permanent part-time opportunities
- Access to innovative models of care in a brand-new hospital
- Supportive leadership and mentorship within the department
- A fulfilling work-life balance in a stunning regional setting
- The opportunity to make a real impact in the health and wellbeing of the Hunter Valley community
- Work in a LHD recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**If you're ready to take the next step in your medical career while enjoying all the lifestyle perks of the Hunter Valley, we’d love to hear from you.**

**Need more information?**

**Applications Close: 18 May 2025**
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions._

**For a confidential conversation about the role contact**:
**Dr Thiha Kyaw, Clinical Director, Department of Medicine, Maitland Hospital**

Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment

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.

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.