Consultant Anaesthetist - Armidale

Consultant Anaesthetist | Armidale, NSWStaff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer | Rural Referral Hospital | Modern Redeveloped Facility | Salary Negotiable

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join the team at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, within the Hunter New England Local Health District.

Offering the flexibility of appointment as either a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a modern rural referral hospital while enjoying the lifestyle of the New England region.

Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital? The recently redeveloped Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a Level 4 facility featuring:

• Four state-of-the-art operating theatres
• Day surgery facilities
• Emergency Department
• Coronary Care Unit
• Modern clinical infrastructure
• Broad elective surgical services
• Responsive emergency services
  
  

Anaesthetists play a vital role across both the hospital's elective surgical program and emergency services, providing an excellent combination of clinical variety and professional responsibility.

Join a Supportive Anaesthetic Team You will work closely with a broad multidisciplinary team including:

• Surgeons
• Obstetricians
• Physicians
• Emergency clinicians
• Anaesthetic nurses
• Recovery staff
  
  

The Anaesthetic Department is recognised for its supportive culture, strong collegiality and commitment to continuity of patient care.

Clinical Scope As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across:

• Elective procedures
• Urgent procedures
• Emergency surgery
• Perioperative care
  
  

Perioperative clinic responsibilities will be shared on a rotating basis.

Diverse Surgical Case Mix The role provides exposure across a broad range of specialties, including:

Orthopaedics

• Hip and knee replacements
• Trauma surgery
• General orthopaedic procedures
  
  

General Surgery

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Bowel resections
• Hernia repairs
• Skin lesion excisions
• Gastroenterology procedures
  
  

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Epidural analgesia for labour
• Anaesthesia for Caesarean sections
  
  

Urology

• Endoscopic procedures
• Elective urological surgery
  
  

Dental Surgery

This diverse case mix provides an excellent opportunity to maintain and expand your anaesthetic skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the New England community.

Work–Life Balance The service offers well-supported surgical lists and a roster designed to balance:

• Clinical service
• On-call commitments
• Professional development
• Personal and family time
  
  

You can enjoy a rewarding professional career while taking advantage of the New England lifestyle.

Salary & Appointment

• Salary negotiable
• Appointment available as either Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
• Broad clinical exposure
• Supportive and collegial working environment
• Modern hospital facilities
• Excellent work–life balance
  
  

Life in Armidale Armidale offers a unique combination of regional professional opportunity and relaxed country living.

Enjoy a vibrant regional community, beautiful New England landscapes, excellent schools, local cafés and restaurants, outdoor activities and a more relaxed pace of life, while remaining within easy reach of major regional centres and the NSW coast.

International Specialists Internationally trained Anaesthetists who hold, or are eligible for, AHPRA registration and specialist recognition in Australia may be considered.

Sante Recruitment can provide guidance throughout the Australian registration, employment and relocation process.

Apply Now If you are an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist seeking clinical variety, modern facilities, a supportive team and an outstanding regional lifestyle, this is an excellent opportunity to consider in Armidale.

For a confidential discussion and further information, contact Sante Recruitment.

Sante Recruitment

Emily Ryan Principal Consultant | Santè Recruitment

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With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.