Career Medical Officer Orthopaedics

**REQ542850**
**Career Medical Officer (CMO), Orthopaedics**
**Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley NSW**
**Permanent Part time 0.5 FTE**

**_ Are you a dedicated Career Medical Officer seeking long-term, diverse employment - this is the opportunity to enhance your Orthopaedic career._**

Maitland Hospital's Orthopaedic Department, part of Hunter New England Health in New South Wales, Australia, offers a comprehensive range of services for musculoskeletal conditions. These services include joint replacements, fracture management, arthroscopic procedures, and treatment for sports injuries. The department is staffed by experienced orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals who collaborate to provide patient-centred care. They also focus on rehabilitation programs to aid patients in their recovery and return to daily activities.

**About the Role**:

- Provision of a consistent generalist medical service to patients of Maitland Hospital, coordination of clinical management of patients consistent with the plans of the Admitting Medical Officer and improvement in the continuity of care within name of service or facility and between the hospital and community.
- To provide effective clinical management of orthopaedic patients presenting or admitted to the Maitland hospital, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment.

**Essential Requirements**
- Qualified medical practitioner registered in Australia with at least five years post-graduate experience and appropriate AOA training and experience to undertake: independent work, with remote supervision, as a medical officer with demonstrated competence in Orthopaedics and experience in operating theatre and a demonstrated commitment to a career in Orthopaedics.
- High level skills and involvement in clinical care, supervision, mentoring and teaching. Able to exercise a moderate degree of professional independence.

**Why Work at Maitland Hospital?**
Our hospital is designed to meet the growing health service needs of Maitland and the Hunter Valley communities. We provide a modern, comfortable environment that embraces technology and innovation for better health outcomes.

**Location Benefits**:

- Convenient Access: Located 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway, 25 minutes from John Hunter Hospital, central Newcastle, and close to major transport links.
- Living in Maitland: Enjoy living in one of Australia's fastest-growing non-metropolitan regions with affordable housing, excellent schools, and close proximity to Sydney, Hunter Valley Wine Country, and Newcastle's pristine beaches.

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?

**Applications Close: 13 April 2025**

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact:
Dr Tom Thorvaldson, Clinical Director and Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery, Maitland Hospital M: 0402 822 093

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.