Staff Specialist /VMO in General Medicine

Sante Recruitment; Taree; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time Staff Specialist

0.5 FTE GenMed + 0.5 FTE subspecialty

Relocation support

Salary packaging up to $9,000

Meal and entertainment benefits up to

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Settlement Concierge Service

Onboarding and credentialing support

Family and pet relocation support

Job summary

Manning Base Hospital in Taree, NSW, invites applications for a Staff Specialist in General Medicine. The role combines 0.5 FTE General Medicine with 0.5 FTE subspecialty, offering broad inpatient care across wards, ICU, HDU and ED.

You will work with a collaborative team, pursue a subspecialty interest (geriatrics, cardiology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, neurology or gastroenterology) and benefit from rural incentives, relocation support and comprehensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Holds FRACP and specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Advocates for patients, department and community.
• Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services across General Medicine with ICU/HDU/ED exposure.
• Contribute 0.5 FTE to a subspecialty area (geriatrics, cardiology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, neurology, gastroenterology).
• Support development of local healthcare services through collaboration.
• Participate in ongoing education and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

FRACP

AHPRA registration

Rural healthcare awareness

Job description

Staff Specialist /VMO in General Medicine

Staff Specialist – General MedicineManning Base Hospital | Taree, New South Wales Permanent Full-Time | 0.5 General Medicine + 0.5 Subspecialty | Rural Incentives May Apply

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced General Physician to join the established and collaborative medical team at Manning Base Hospital in Taree, on the NSW Mid North Coast.

This permanent full-time position offers an attractive and flexible clinical mix, combining 0.5 FTE General Medicine with 0.5 FTE in a subspecialty area, allowing the successful applicant to continue developing their specialist interests while providing comprehensive inpatient medical care.

The Role The position is structured as:

0.5 FTE General Medicine Providing medical services to patients across:

• General medical wards
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• High Dependency Unit (HDU)
• Emergency Department

0.5 FTE Subspecialty The successful applicant may contribute in one of the following areas, subject to service requirements and individual expertise:

• Geriatrics
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Infectious Diseases
• Neurology
• Gastroenterology

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys broad general medical practice while maintaining a particular area of subspecialty interest.

A Supportive Environment Manning Base Hospital offers an environment where specialists can make a genuine contribution to the development of local healthcare services.

Dr Purvish Patel, Co-Director of General Medicine at Manning Base Hospital, describes his experience:
“Twenty years ago, when I joined Manning Base Hospital in Taree, I was searching for a place to grow professionally and serve meaningfully. I found not only strong institutional support to build a comprehensive nephrology service, but also an environment of exceptional collaboration across medical teams.”

He highlights the hospital's supportive management, collegial medical workforce and ongoing investment in infrastructure, including a new inpatient building and transition to digital patient records.

About You

• Holds FRACP and specialist registration with AHPRA
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Advocates strongly for patients, the department and the broader community
• Thrives within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes
• Understands and values the unique healthcare needs of rural and regional communities

International Medical Graduates requiring upskilling and supervision will not be considered for this position.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time Staff Specialist position
• 0.5 FTE General Medicine + 0.5 FTE subspecialty
• Opportunity to pursue an area of subspecialty interest
• Rural incentives may apply
• Relocation support
• Salary packaging of up to $9,000 for living expenses
• Up to $2,600 meal and entertainment benefits
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members
• Strong multidisciplinary and professional collaboration
• Dedicated medical recruitment support
• Dedicated Medical Settlement Concierge Service
• Personalised assistance with onboarding, credentialing and relocation
• Support available for clinicians and their families, including pets

Hunter New England Local Health District Hunter New England Local Health District is one of the largest local health districts in NSW, providing healthcare services to a population of more 900,000 people across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. The District maintains strong and innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, providing opportunities for clinical collaboration, education and professional development. A dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service support doctors throughout the recruitment, onboarding and relocation process.

Discover the Manning Region

Located approximately 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney, the Manning region offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity and coastal regional lifestyle.

The area enjoys a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers, while families benefit from a range of public and private schooling options.

With excellent amenities, natural attractions and a welcoming regional community, Taree and the broader Manning region provide an opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle without compromising on professional opportunities.