Visiting Medical Officer in Hepatobiliary Surgery
4 days ago
**Visiting Medical Officer in Hepatobiliary Surgery**
**John Hunter Hospital**
We’re looking for a passionate and highly skilled General Surgeon with subspecialist training in hepatobiliary surgery and ERCP to join the surgical team at John Hunter Hospital. Deliver excellent patient care while contributing to education, research and service development in one of NSW’s most dynamic health districts.
**What you’ll do**
- Deliver high quality, evidence based, patient focused surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural and on-call services
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical handover and ward rounds
- Contribute to ongoing quality improvement, risk management and clinical governance activities
- Provide education and supervision to junior medical staff, trainees and students
**What we’re looking for**
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA as a specialist in General Surgery and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Subspecialist Hepatobiliary training and experience at a consultant level, with ANZHPBA accreditation
- Procedural qualifications and experience in ERCP
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness and ability to participate in after hours and on call rosters
**Why you’ll love working with us**
- ** World class facilities**: John Hunter Hospital is the largest tertiary referral, trauma and teaching hospital in the region, offering a diverse case mix
- ** Supportive team culture**: Join a surgical team known for innovation, excellence and supportive leadership
- ** Academic opportunities**: Work with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute
- ** Employee benefits**: Enjoy access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, Fitness Passport, EAP support and professional development
- ** Location perks**: Live and work in beautiful Newcastle - beaches, vineyards and mountains on your doorstep
**Why Newcastle?**
Newcastle offers an unbeatable lifestyle with beautiful beaches, a thriving food and arts scene, and easy access to nature - all just two hours from Sydney. With affordable living, excellent schools and a welcoming community, it’s the perfect place to enjoy work-life balance. As the regions major referral and teaching hospital, John Hunter Hospital provides a unique opportunity to combine leading edge surgical practice with a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
**Need more information?**
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**Applications close: 8 August 2025**
**For more information about the role contact**: Dr Lesley Barron - Surgical Services Medical Director, Hunter Hospital
**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 (**PD2024_015**). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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