Trainee - Unaccredited Position
2 days ago
Position: Medical Trainee (Registrar)
Department: Rotational Position (Multiple Departments)
Location: Tweed Valley (primary), Murwillumbah District and Byron Central Hospitals
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality
The Role
The Tweed Valley Department of Medicine is seeking dedicated Unaccredited Medical Registrars for 2026. This rotational program offers four 3-month clinical terms annually, providing comprehensive experience across diverse medical specialities in a supportive learning environment.
Tweed Valley Hospital will be your primary site, and your rotations may include a 3-month placement in Byron Bay or Murwillumbah General Medicine units. We can be flexible to your needs and we'll discuss your preferences for rotations and facilities during the interview process, with final placements confirmed upon acceptance.
Available departments include:
General and Acute Medicine (Tweed Valley, Byron, Murwillumbah)
Haematology
Oncology
Renal
Geriatric Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Hospital in the Home
Relief (coverage across all departments, plus Cardiology & Palliative Care)
All registrars contribute equally to after-hours shifts and participate in a relief term, ensuring comprehensive exposure to our department's full scope.
Considering a Senior Resident Medical Officer position? Candidates with extensive medical experience may be suitable for this Unaccredited Registrar position. Contact us at NNSWLHD-TWE- to discuss.
This position provides an excellent pathway to gain valuable experience before entering Basic Physician Training (BPT).
Information for International Medical Graduates
We actively encourage applications from candidates eligible for the competent authority pathway. This includes doctors with full registration in Medical Board approved countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and Canada.
Competent authority pathway candidates: Please contact us at NNSWLHD-TWE- for additional information about opportunities and requirements.
Please note: We are not accepting applications from standard pathway applicants for this recruitment round.
For comprehensive information on IMG pathways, please visit Medical Board of Australia - International medical graduates (IMGs).
About Tweed Valley Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central hospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened in May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.
Tweed Valley Hospital has:
currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds
expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics
a developing interventional cardiology service
a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces
an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy
12 operating theatres
a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities
End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking
Where you will be working
Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia's most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice
The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane
Northern New South Wales
Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there's something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality
For more information on our hospitals please visit Northern NSW Local Health District - Hospitals
For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District-Working in Northern NSW
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee in General Medicine is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, Medical patients. The trainee needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborate manner.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee's skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
- Adept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
- Adept ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services
- Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences
- Sound ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
- Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Adult Internal Medicine
Need more information?
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
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Applications Close: 13, October 2025
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