Staff Specialist – General Medicine
Major Regional Hospital | 1h from Sydney, New South Wales | Full Time
A well-established major regional hospital in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Staff Specialist in General Medicine to join their dynamic and highly respected medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy, diverse inpatient service while providing senior leadership, teaching, and expert specialty care within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
As a Staff Specialist in General Medicine, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality acute and general medical care to a varied inpatient casemix. You will work closely with hospital leadership to support safe and efficient patient flow, contribute to bed allocation decisions, and oversee the transfer of care across departments.
You will also provide specialist outpatient consultations, support after-hours rosters, and act as a senior clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist-level inpatient care within General and Acute Medicine
Participate in after-hours and on-call rosters as required
Contribute to safe patient flow, transfers of care, and bed management
Deliver outpatient clinics and internal consult services
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to registrars, junior doctors, nursing and allied health teams
Ensure care is evidence-based, safe, equitable, and aligned with best practice standards
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across disciplines
Participate in quality improvement, research, and service development activities
About You
We are seeking a specialist who demonstrates:
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General & Acute Care Medicine
* AHPRA Specialist Registration (unrestricted)
* Strong experience in general medicine and acute inpatient care
* Commitment to outreach models of care for rural and regional communities
* A demonstrated capacity for clinical leadership
* Enthusiasm for teaching, supervision, and ongoing clinical education
* Interest in quality improvement and research activities
* Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach
Please note: This role is not suitable for overseas trained physicians requiring supervision.
About the region
This opportunity is within a large, well-resourced regional hospital located in one of NSW's most liveable coastal communities. Benefits include:
* Easy access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor lifestyle activities
* Excellent schools, modern amenities, and a welcoming community
* Strong local medical network with close links to major referral centres
* Supportive multidisciplinary environment with a strong culture of teaching and professional development
Employment Requirements
The successful applicant must:
* Hold full working rights in Australia
* Complete pre-employment checks including police checks and Working With Children Check
* Provide evidence of required immunisations
* Satisfy credentialing and registration requirements
Apply or Enquire
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Anna Dobosz-Coppins
Staffing Specialist - Medicine
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