HNE Menopause Hub – Staff Specialist in General Practice
Fixed‐term temporary, 0.2 FTE until 30 June 2027.
Join a team that places excellence in patient‐centred menopause care first. The HNE Menopause Hub is looking for a dedicated General Practitioner with specialised knowledge in menopause, sexual and reproductive health and an interest in mental health to join as a Menopause Staff Specialist.
About Us
The HNE Menopause Hub is located at Wallsend Health Campus and uses hybrid care (face‐to‐face from Wallsend, or virtual care) to provide care across the Hunter New England, Mid‐North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts. It is a tertiary‐level service caring for individuals experiencing severe or complex menopause symptoms. You will be supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of two other Menopause staff specialists (gynaecology and endocrinology), a registered nurse, dietitian, women's health physiotherapist, clinical psychologist, administration officer and manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‐quality, evidence‐based, patient‐centred care for individuals experiencing complex menopause symptoms through face‐to‐face and virtual clinics.
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including participation in case conferences and clinical handover.
* Contribute to the education, supervision and support of multidisciplinary staff, students and trainees.
* Actively participate in clinical governance activities, including quality improvement, risk management and implementation of best practice standards.
Essential Requirements
* Eligible for registration with AHPRA as a General Practitioner and Fellowship or the RACGP.
* Extensive experience in complex menopause management and/or additional qualifications such as the Family Planning – Reproductive and Sexual Health certificate.
Benefits
* Work within the John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct, a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
* Sustainability focus: the hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy‐efficient and waste‐reduction initiatives.
* Staff wellbeing supports: access to Fitness Passport, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
* Medical Settlement Concierge: personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district for clinicians, families and pets.
EEO Statement
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.
Policy and Eligibility
Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specific diseases – this is a Category A position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. An eligibility list may be created for future temporary or permanent appointments.
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