Visiting medical officer in emergency medicine (facem) or paediatric emergency medicine (fracp [...]

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John Hunter Hospital, HNELHD – Newcastle NSW

Multiple fixed‐term temporary roles – 12 months

Rostered shifts equivalent of 3.0FTE available

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Consultant Emergency Physicians for a fixed‐term, 12‐month position at John Hunter Hospital. This role includes guaranteed rostered weekend and evening VMO shifts (equivalent 3.0FTE available) in the Emergency Department, providing contemporary, comprehensive specialist care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be a part of setting up our new Acute Services Building, we'd love to hear from you.

• Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma, and teaching hospital in NSW's largest local health district, serving a population of over 900,000.
• Major Trauma & Tertiary Centre – home to the only trauma centre outside Sydney and delivering primary and tertiary trauma services to the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, New England, and Mid North Coast.
• High‐Acuity, Diverse Caseload – exposure to a broad range of emergency medicine, including paediatrics, major trauma, critical care, and retrieval services.
• Strong Research & Training Links – collaborations with Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle, supporting professional growth, education, and research opportunities.
• Cutting‐Edge Retrieval Service – partnership with Hunter Retrieval Services, Westpac Rescue Helicopter and NSW Ambulance.

• State‐of‐the‐Art Facilities – transition to a new Acute Services Building in late 2026, featuring an expanded Emergency Department.
• Digital Innovation – pilot program for NSW Health's Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR), launching early 2026.

• Medical Registration – must hold a primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA.
• Fellowship – either FACEM or FRACP Paediatrician with a Specialisation in Emergency Medicine (FRACP PEM).
• Clinical Responsibilities – admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth, and on‐call services as required by HNELHD.
• Education & Research – contribution to training, supervision, and ongoing clinical education within the department.

• Coastal lifestyle with city conveniences – recreational beaches, lower cost of living, short commute.
• Proximity to Sydney & Hunter Valley wine country – 2hours from Sydney, 40minutes to Hunter Valley, 90minutes to NSW North Coast.
• Excellent schools & universities – including the University of Newcastle.

Applications close: 16 November 2025.

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Dr Helen Sambles, Director of Emergency Medicine, John Hunter Hospital.

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, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases – this is a CategoryA 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.