Specialist Physician/Respiratory NSW

Sante Recruitment; Tamworth; In loco; AUD 230.000 - 320.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tamworth Referral Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physician to join the medical team, providing high-quality respiratory and general medical services to a large regional population. The VMO role combines specialist respiratory practice with general medicine, teaching and MDT care.

The successful applicant will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures, and medical education, with opportunities to participate in telehealth and research.

Competenze

• Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the RACP in Respiratory Medicine, or eligibility through overseas pathway.
• Demonstrated experience in Respiratory and General Medicine.
• Appropriate specialist registration or eligibility for registration in Australia.
• Commitment to clinical education and teaching.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Mansioni

• Inpatient respiratory and general medical care.
• Consultative services and diagnostic assessment.
• Respiratory procedures including bronchoscopy and EBUS.
• Outpatient services and telehealth.
• General Medicine on-call and clinical handover.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and MDT participation.

Conoscenze

Respiratory Medicine

General Medicine

Teaching

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

Fellowship of the RACP in Respiratory Medicine

Medical degree registrable with AHPRA

Strumenti

Bronchoscopy

EBUS

Descrizione del lavoro

Respiratory Physician – VMO Tamworth Referral Hospital | Tamworth, NSW Major Regional Referral Hospital | Bronchoscopy & EBUS | Teaching & Training | 1:8 General Medicine On-Call

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Respiratory Physician to join the highly regarded medical team at Tamworth Referral Hospital, providing high-quality respiratory and general medical services to a large regional and referral population.

This VMO position offers the opportunity to combine specialist respiratory practice with general medicine, procedural work, teaching and multidisciplinary care within one of Australia's largest rural referral hospitals.

The Opportunity The successful applicant will provide comprehensive respiratory and general medical services to inpatients and contribute to the hospital's outpatient and procedural services.

Key Opportunities Include

• Privately refer outpatients to your own consulting rooms
• Participate in the General Medicine after-hours on-call roster – approximately 1:8
• Undertake a fortnightly procedural list
• Perform bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Provide consultative, diagnostic and procedural respiratory services
• Participate in telehealth services where required
• Contribute to clinical handover, supervision and emergency and routine care
• Participate in education and research activities

Experience in pleural and lung ultrasound would be highly desirable.

About Tamworth Referral Hospital Tamworth Hospital provides services to a local and referral population of approximately 205,000 people and is one of the largest rural referral hospitals in Australia.

A major $220 million acute services redevelopment, completed in 2015, delivered modern facilities and expanded clinical services.

You will join a collegial medical workforce of approximately 16 physicians, with expertise across a broad range of specialties, including:

• Cardiology
• Nephrology
• Rheumatology
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Haematology
• Neurology
• Gastroenterology
• Rehabilitation
• Endocrinology
• General Medicine

This provides an excellent environment for collaboration across specialties and access to a broad range of clinical expertise.

Education & Training Tamworth Hospital is a major regional teaching hospital with strong links to both the University of Newcastle and the University of New England.

The Hospital Supports

• Undergraduate medical education
• Postgraduate teaching
• Accredited Basic Physician Training in General Medicine
• Advanced Training in Cardiology
• Advanced Training in Nephrology
• Advanced Training in Medical Oncology
• Advanced Training in General Medicine
• Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Medicine

The successful physician will have the opportunity to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of medical professionals.

About You We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Physician who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

You Will Have

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
• Fellowship of the RACP in Respiratory Medicine, or eligibility through an appropriate overseas-trained specialist pathway
• Demonstrated experience in Respiratory and General Medicine
• Appropriate specialist registration or eligibility for registration in Australia
• A commitment to clinical education and teaching
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills

Internationally trained specialists may be considered through the relevant Australian specialist assessment pathway.

Clinical Responsibilities The Role May Include

• Inpatient respiratory and general medical care
• Consultative services
• Diagnostic assessment
• Respiratory procedures
• Bronchoscopy and EBUS
• Outpatient services
• Telehealth
• General Medicine on-call
• Clinical handover and supervision
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• MDT participation
• Education and research

Life in Tamworth

With a population of approximately 60,000, Tamworth is a thriving regional city located inland between Sydney and Brisbane.

The City Offers

• Daily flights to major capital cities
• Affordable housing compared with metropolitan centres
• Excellent schools and family amenities
• A welcoming regional community
• Strong sporting and recreational opportunities
• Easy access to the New England region
• A relaxed regional lifestyle with excellent professional opportunities

Tamworth provides an attractive option for specialists seeking a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established Respiratory Medicine service
• Major regional referral hospital
• Bronchoscopy and EBUS procedural opportunities
• Fortnightly theatre/procedural list
• 1:8 General Medicine on-call
• Private outpatient referral opportunity
• Collegial physician team
• Strong teaching and training environment
• University affiliations
• Undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Advanced physician training programs
• Broad multidisciplinary specialist support
• Excellent regional lifestyle

If you are a Respiratory Physician seeking an established regional practice with excellent procedural, teaching and professional opportunities, we would welcome your application.

Confidential enquiries are welcome.