Visiting Medical Officer in General Medicine

4 days ago

New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Health Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

REQ610290

Visiting Medical Officer in Acute General Medicine

John Hunter Hospital

Temp fixed term until June 2027

John Hunter Hospital is the largest hospital in Hunter New England Local Health District with approximately 650 beds. A Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital we service a population of 800,000+. We have strong connections with Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle.

About MACU at John Hunter Hospital

The MACU is a high-acuity, short-stay unit designed to:

  • Rapidly assess and manage patients presenting with acute medical conditions.
  • Streamline admission and discharge processes.
  • Reduce pressure on the Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient wards.

It typically serves as a gateway between ED and inpatient medical teams, focusing on early diagnostics, multidisciplinary care, and timely decision-making.

As a General Medicine specialist in MACU, your responsibilities may include:
- Acute patient assessment: Rapid evaluation of undifferentiated medical presentations.
- Clinical decision-making: Determining admission, discharge, or transfer to specialty units.
- Team leadership: Supervising junior doctors, coordinating with nursing staff, and liaising with allied health professionals.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Working closely with ED, radiology, pathology, and specialty teams.
- Teaching and mentoring: Supporting medical education for JMOs and registrars.

Requirements of the role:
- A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA and General Medicine Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Recent and comprehensive experience in Acute General Medicine and in a tertiary level MACU team
- Experience in or knowledge of programs for improving the organisation and delivery of care in Acute General Medicine

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Applications Close: 7 October 2025

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary VMO positions in Acute General Medicine at John Hunter Hospital

For a confidential conversation about this role please contact

Dr Michael Boyle, Medical Director, Medical and Interventional Services, John Hunter Hospital

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Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment

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Agency applications are NOT being accepted, thank you

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