Staff Specialist – General Medicine (Regional NSW Hospital)

About the role

The major regional hospital in New South Wales seeks an experienced Staff Specialist in General Medicine to join a dynamic, respected medical team. You will deliver high‑quality acute and general medical care to a diverse inpatient casemix while providing senior clinical leadership, teaching, and specialist outpatient services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist‑level inpatient care within General and Acute Medicine.
• Participate in after‑hours and on‑call rosters as required.
• Support safe patient flow, bed management, and transfers of care.
• Deliver outpatient clinics and internal consult services.
• Offer clinical leadership and mentorship to registrars, junior doctors, nursing and allied health teams.
• Ensure evidence‑based, safe, and equitable patient care.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Engage in quality improvement, research, and service development activities.

Required profile

• 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.
• 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.

Required skills

What we offer

• Location in a liveable coastal community with easy access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities.
• Excellent schools, modern amenities, and a welcoming community.
• Strong local medical network with links to major referral centres.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment with a strong culture of teaching and professional development.