Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery - Tamworth

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Tamworth, England, is looking for a Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery. This role allows seamless operation across public and private hospitals, providing a diverse range of services and support. The ideal candidate must possess a medical degree and fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery. This position offers extensive professional development opportunities and a comprehensive relocation support package, making it a unique chance for those aiming for a fulfilling surgical career.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 in relocation assistance

4 months’ accommodation

Access to personal settlement concierge

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Orthopaedic Surgery is essential.
• Participation in medical professional development activities is required.
• Ability to assist in the acquisition of knowledge for trainees is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, and outpatient services.
• Manage emergency and routine care for patients.
• Engage in education and research activities as required.

Skills

Medical expert in Orthopaedic Surgery

Skilled communicator

Collaborator in interdisciplinary settings

Effective manager

Education

Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Job description

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: As per Award
Hours Per Week: Negotiable
Requisition ID: REQ616177
Applications Close: 23 January 2026

Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery – Tamworth – Joint Public and Private appointment

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital have partnered to offer a dynamic, newly refreshed Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery package that will deliver a seamless public and private appointment. This unique dual-sector role delivers flexibility, professional support, and genuine career satisfaction where you can work seamlessly across both public and private hospitals from the start.

Tamworth Hospital

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is the major referral hospital serving the New England North West region of NSW, covering a population of approximately 175,000. With 348 treatment spaces, it is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside Sydney, Wollongong, and Newcastle.

• Join a supportive, high‑performing team supported by 5 Registrars and 2 JMO's.
• Broad case load.
• Subspeciality practice.
• Management of regional trauma – TRRH is a Level 3 regional trauma service - one of three trauma centres referring to John Hunter Hospital.
• 1 in 4 equal on call / call back acute roster coverage.
• Weekly theatre list.
• Emergency theatre list as required.
• Practice in 8‑theatre operating complex equipped with the latest anaesthetic technology and evidence‑based practices.

Tamara Private Hospital

Tamara Private Hospital is a leading 45‑bed regional facility located in Tamworth, NSW, offering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and a diverse surgical workload.

Our Facilities Include:

• 4 modern operating theatres inclusive of 2 Stryker iSuites
• 1 dedicated Endoscopy Suite / Procedural room
• Cutting‑edge technologies including DaVinci and ROSA® robotic surgical systems
• Benefit from total practice management to support your private practice for 6 months, consulting suite onsite and strategic marketing and promotion to the local medical community to drive referrals.

Surgeons in the Tamworth region contribute to both public and private hospitals – a collaboration that fosters a supportive, innovative, and safe work environment we are proud of.

After studying medicine at the University of Newcastle, I completed my junior training with Hunter New England Health before completing my specialist training in Queensland. I returned to Tamworth in 2023 as a consultant operating at both Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital. Working at both the Public and Private Hospitals offers the widest scope of practice – including trauma and lower limb reconstruction surgery, joint replacements, deformity correction, and sports injuries, as well as teaching and research opportunities.

— Dr Nick Croker, Tamworth Orthopaedic Surgeon

Relocation Support to Make Your Move Easy

We’ll help make your transition smooth with a comprehensive relocation package, including:

• Up to $20,000 in relocation assistance
• 4 months’ accommodation
• Access to a personal settlement concierge – your dedicated support for everything from finding a home and enrolling your children in school, to connecting utilities and settling in while you focus on work

Mandatory Requirements

• Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on‑call services as determined and required by HNELHD.
• Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and while on‑call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD.
• Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD.

Qualifications

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedic Surgery) and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
• Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
• Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
• Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
• Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
• Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.

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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 23 January 2026