VMO Respiratory Medicine

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Visiting Medical Officer, Respiratory Medicine.

As a valued member of our Respiratory team, you will provide expertise in the clinical management and treatment of public and private patients in the Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) Respiratory Department, whilst maintaining safe, effective and professional care for respiratory patients within the Northern Beaches community. You will provide support and promote seamless continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient services. This is a VMO FFS. opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

• To provide inpatient and outpatient services and deliver clinical care to patients that is evidence based and patient centered and to provide consultation services to patients as requested by other specialties;

• To participate in a regular on-call roster and associated duties as required and participate in meetings and committees as requested by the Head of Unit and/or Director of Medical Services;

• To participate in consolidating current services and actively participate in initiatives to promote growth, enhance the reputation and help identify clinical areas for expansion in the department;

• To provide leadership to the junior clinical staff of the service and undertake training and education of junior medical staff and registrars and ensure they are well supported;

• Maintain professional knowledge through a commitment to ongoing learning and development;

• Visiting Medical Officers work as part of the health care team, adhere to Healthscope By-Laws and NBH policies and procedures, participate in working groups (as required), demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement through National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards & EQuIPNational, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and achievement of NBH accreditation.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);

• Hold Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP);

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of issues relating to professional practice, clinical governance, clinical ethics, clinical teaching and clinical leadership;

• Demonstrate high level of competence in interpersonal skills, consultation and effective communication with staff of the hospital including VMOs, Junior Medical staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team and proficiency in information technology;

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.

• Demonstrate the ability to follow up discharged patients within the local area.

• Demonstrate recent clinical respiratory experience and competency in bronchoscopy.  Competence in EBUS is desirable.

For Further Information and to request a job description, please email: Director of Medical Services, Dr Lyndal Newton at

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter addressing the selection competencies and your CV to NBH Director of Medical Services, Dr Lyndal Newton at  by COB Friday 21 November 2025