Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
Hunter New England Local Health District – Belmont Hospital, Lake Macquarie NSW.
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Physician for a permanent or temporary role (0.25 FTE).
About the Emergency Department
Approximately 29,000 presentations annually, admission rate 14%.
Multidisciplinary team: FACEMs, Career Medical Officers, Junior Medical Officers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Aged Care Emergency Nurses, Technical Assistants, Administration, Health & Security Assistants.
Liaison Psychiatry support on site; dedicated nurse educator team and simulation training.
On-site pathology and radiology (X-ray & CT) until midnight, 7 days a week; overnight on-call services.
Accreditation with ACRRM for the ED AST year and ongoing ACEM certificate and diploma training.
Your Role
Lead clinical shifts alongside nurse in charge and multidisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care and clinical supervision.
Support junior medical staff, Nurse Practitioners, and medical students in professional development.
Ensure high-quality, compassionate emergency care.
Collaborate with John Hunter Hospital, the local Level 1 trauma and tertiary referral centre.
Contribute to a positive team culture prioritising education, research, and work-life balance.
What You'll Need
Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and registration with AHPRA.
Recent, 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 to increase take-home pay.
Fitness Passport – affordable gym and pool memberships.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Dedicated Medical Recruitment & Settlement Concierge.
Workplace that values sustainability – Together Towards Zero.
How to Apply
Position description and application details are available on our portal. Contact Dr Tim Arnold, Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine, Belmont Hospital, or administration hotline .
Application enquiries: Madeline Leversha, Acting Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant,
Agency applications are not accepted.
Closing: 7 December ****.
Hunter New England Local Health District is committed to a child-safe environment and adherence to NSW Health Child Safe Standards. All employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015.
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