Job Title: Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia
Overview
This is a specialist anaesthetist position available at a major hospital. The role allows for diverse caseloads and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality perioperative and anaesthetic care to patients
* Supervise, train and assess junior medical staff members
* Contribute to the leadership and organisation of perioperative services
Requirements:
* Primary medical degree registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
* Specialised training and experience in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine
Department Highlights:
* Providing comprehensive anaesthetic services across various specialties including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, trauma, general surgery, orthopaedics and high-risk perioperative medicine
* Advanced facilities and innovation: modern operating theatres and dedicated spaces for interventional radiology and endoscopy
* Education and training excellence: supporting ANZCA trainees, mentoring medical students and providing ongoing professional development through simulation-based education
* Research and collaboration: engaging in active clinical research and multidisciplinary studies in anaesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine
* A supportive team environment: working collaboratively with specialists, registrars, nurses and technicians to deliver high-quality patient care
Why Work With Us?
* We are a Level 6 tertiary referral trauma and teaching hospital
* Our culture is innovative and excellence-driven, with supportive leadership
* Access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, salary packaging and EAP support
* Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers through HMRI and the University of Newcastle; enjoying a coastal lifestyle in Newcastle