Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
Location: Belmont Hospital, Lake Macquarie, NSW.
Temporary opportunities available
* 0.25 FTE (10 hours per week) for 6–8 months
* 0.25 FTE (10 hours per week) for up to 2.5 years
Job ID: REQ644669. Closing: 22nd March 2026.
About the Emergency Department
Belmont Hospital's Emergency Department sees approximately 29,000 presentations annually with an admission rate of 14% and 14–20% paediatric presentations. The team includes FACEMs, career medical officers, registrars, junior medical officers, nurses, nurse practitioners, aged care emergency nurses, technical assistants, administration and health & security assistants, plus on‐site liaison psychiatry support.
We have on‐site pathology and radiology until midnight, 7 days a week, and overnight on‐call services. Accreditation with ACEM for core ED training and with ACRRM for the ED AST year and ongoing ACEM certificate and diploma training.
Your Role as a Staff Specialist
As a Senior Emergency Physician, you will:
* 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 – help with recruitment process and family settlement
* A workplace that values sustainability – Together Towards Zero
Additional Information
Need more information? Click here for the Position Description.
Application enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment –
Agency applications are NOT accepted, thank you.
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 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. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr