Overview
HNELHD – Belmont Hospital, Lake Macquarie NSW. Temporary opportunities available. Belmont Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to provide expert patient care and clinical leadership in our Emergency Department (ED). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, highly skilled team delivering high-quality emergency care to the Lake Macquarie community.
Position Details
* 0.25 FTE (10 hpw) for 6-8 months
* 0.25 FTE (10 hpw) for up to 2.5 years
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Responsibilities
* Lead clinical shifts alongside the nurse in charge and the multidisciplinary team
* Provide direct patient care and clinical supervision
* Support junior medical staff, Nurse Practitioners, and medical students in their professional development
* Ensure high-quality, compassionate emergency care
* Work in collaboration with John Hunter Hospital, our local Level 1 trauma and tertiary referral centre
* Contribute to a positive team culture that prioritises education, research, and work-life balance
What You'll Need
* Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and registration with AHPRA
* Recent and comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine
* Willingness to provide overnight on-call cover for the ED
* Strong leadership skills with a commitment to patient safety and quality care
What We Offer
* Salary Packaging – increase your take-home pay
* Fitness Passport – affordable gym & pool memberships
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for you and your family
* Dedicated Medical Recruitment & Settlement Concierge – helping you through the recruitment process and your family settle in smoothly
* A workplace that values sustainability – Together Towards Zero
About Our Emergency Department
Dr Tim Arnold, Clinical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Belmont Hospital, said: "I am proud to work as the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine at Belmont Hospital because of the culture that we have in the department. It is supportive and collegiate with a focus on staff and patient welfare. We have FACEMs over different stages of their careers working here, from first year out, to senior Staff Specialists. The nursing staff are experienced and strongly lead."
Our team includes FACEMs, Career Medical Officers, Registrars, Junior Medical Officers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Aged Care Emergency Nurses, Technical Assistants, Administration, and Health & Security Assistants. We also have liaison psychiatry support on site and a strong focus on education and training, with a dedicated nurse educator team providing excellent training, including simulation. On-site pathology and radiology (X-ray & CT) until midnight, 7 days a week, with on-call services available overnight. Accreditation with ACEM for core ED training and with ACRRM for the ED AST year and ongoing ACEM certificate and diploma training.
We see approximately 29,000 presentations annually, with an admission rate of 14%. Our ED serves patients of all ages, including 14-20% paediatric presentations.
Additional Information
Closing: 13 May 2026
Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
E: stacey.burbridge@health.nsw.gov.au
Agency applications are NOT accepted.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. All new employees must agree to comply with NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030).
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