VMO/Specialist in General Surgery

Sante Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in NSW is seeking a General Surgeon to join a skilled team delivering comprehensive surgical services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role offers exposure to elective and emergency cases, with opportunities for clinical leadership, quality improvement and involvement in teaching medical students and trainees.

Fellowship with RACS and/or AHPRA registration is encouraged, and you’ll work in a supportive regional environment that values education and

Qualifications

• FRACS or equivalent specialist surgical qualifications.
• AHPRA Specialist Registration, or eligibility for specialist registration.
• Experience in General Surgery.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality General Surgery services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in elective and emergency surgical cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and hospital leadership.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and clinical education.
• Support service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and supervision

Leadership in care

Education

FRACS or equivalent specialist surgical qualifications

AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligibility

Job description

General Surgeon | Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital Specialist General Surgery | Major Rural Referral Centre | Excellent Lifestyle

An outstanding opportunity is available for a General Surgeon to join a highly skilled and supportive team of locally based specialists at one of Australia’s leading rural referral centres.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding long-term career in a dynamic regional setting while providing high-quality surgical care to a diverse and growing community.

Surgeons holding Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and/or Specialist Registration with AHPRA are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

The successful General Surgeon will join an established specialist team providing comprehensive surgical services across the Tamworth region.

The Role Offers The Opportunity To

• Provide high-quality specialist General Surgery services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in a broad range of elective and emergency surgical presentations
• Work collaboratively with experienced specialists, medical officers and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to clinical leadership, quality improvement and service development
• Support the education and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of medical students and surgical trainees
• Develop your clinical interests within a supportive regional specialist environment

About Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital

Tamworth Hospital services a catchment population of approximately 205,000 people and is one of the largest and most advanced rural referral hospitals in Australia.

Following a $220 million acute services redevelopment completed in 2015, the hospital provides modern facilities, expanded clinical services and a strong focus on innovation, quality and patient-centred care.

The hospital provides an important referral service to communities throughout the New England region and offers specialists the opportunity to manage a varied and interesting caseload while working within a well-established multidisciplinary environment.

Teaching & Professional Development

Tamworth Hospital has a strong academic and teaching focus and is affiliated with the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medicine program and the Joint Medical Program with the University of New England.

The successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to contribute to:

• Undergraduate medical education
• Teaching and mentoring of junior doctors
• Surgical training and professional development
• Clinical education and multidisciplinary learning
• Quality improvement and service development

This provides an ideal environment for a surgeon seeking to combine a varied clinical practice with teaching and academic involvement.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will hold:

• FRACS or equivalent specialist surgical qualifications
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for specialist registration
• Appropriate experience in General Surgery
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• An interest in teaching, supervision and professional development

International Medical Specialists (SIMGs)

With suitable qualifications and eligibility for the relevant Australian specialist pathway are also encouraged to enquire.

Why Tamworth?

Tamworth offers an excellent combination of professional opportunity and regional lifestyle.

Home to approximately 60,000 residents, Tamworth is a vibrant and welcoming regional city located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.

Residents Enjoy

• Affordable housing compared with major metropolitan centres
• Short commute times
• Excellent schools and education options
• A strong community atmosphere
• Cafés, restaurants and local entertainment
• Extensive sporting and cultural activities
• Easy access to national parks and outdoor recreation
• Daily flights to major capital cities

For individuals and families, Tamworth provides the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of regional living while maintaining excellent connectivity with Australia's major metropolitan centres.

Why Apply?

• Join an established team of locally based specialists
• Work within a major rural referral hospital
• Broad and varied General Surgery caseload
• Excellent teaching and training environment
• Opportunities for professional development and service improvement
• Modern hospital facilities following major redevelopment
• Strong regional community and lifestyle
• Excellent opportunity for both Australian-trained specialists and suitably qualified SIMGs