Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine – Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Join NSW Health as a Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. This is a 12‑month contract, temporary full‑time position.
Overview
The Rehabilitation Unit at Tamworth Hospital is a 22‑bed inpatient unit providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to the Northern sector of HNELHD. Services include a transitional living unit for brain injury, a New England brain injury rehabilitation service, a spinal cord injury service, amputee clinics, and outpatient/outreach clinics to Moree and Narrabri.
Team
The unit is supported by two rehab physicians, a registrar (AFRM/RACP accredited), a junior medical officer, an expert registered nursing team, and a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech pathologists, and dietitians.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical rehabilitation services to inpatient and outpatient patients.
* Lead specialist rehabilitation care for brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputee patients.
* Assist with transitional living unit operations.
* Collaborate with MDT to develop rehabilitation plans.
* Participate in teaching medical students and support primary care community engagement.
Qualifications
* Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
* Specialist registration with AHPRA.
* Relevant clinical experience in rehabilitation medicine.
* Commitment to a child‑safe environment as per NSW Health Child Safe Standards.
Benefits
* Sustainable Healthcare (Towards Zero).
* Fitness Passport.
* Salary Packaging.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Contact
Dr Peter Harradine, FAFRM (RACP)
Director, Rehabilitation Medicine & Aged Care Service
Hunter New England Local Health District
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Email:
Cheryl Hayes
Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services – Rural and Regional Health Services
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Application Deadline
Applications close 21 January 2026.
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.
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