Visiting Medical Officer in Intensive Care Medicine - Manning Base Hospital
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- Specialist
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- REQ623797 Requisition #
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- 19 hours ago Post Date
You’ll be welcomed here because you’re needed—and you’ll find a community that feels like home.
REQ623797
VMO in Intensive Care Medicine
Manning Base Hospital
“I joined Manning Base Hospital because I saw the vital need for strong ICU services in reginal hospitals and knew I could contribute meaningfully with both ED and ICU expertise. The work is broad, rewarding and supported by a passionate team”.
Dr John Roberts VMO Intensivist, Manning Base Hospital
About you
- FCICM with specialist registration
- Recent and comprehensive experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Strong commitment to positive patient experiences and meeting the needs of a rural and regional community.
About the Department
- The Intensive ICU has 2 ICU beds, 2 HDU and 2 Close Observation Beds. It also has 4 Coronary Care beds that are managed by the physicians.
- The ICU is medically staffed with Staff Specialist intensivists and 24/7 onsite Junior Medical Officers.
- On call commitments on average 1:4
What we can offer you
This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute. Working with HNE gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the region
Located just 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney, with convenient flight connections to other capital cities, our region boasts a temperate climate with mild winters and balmy summers, enhancing its liability. The Manning area boasts exceptional educational options, both public and private, ensuring families have access to quality schooling. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, the Manning region offers unparalleled lifestyle without compromise.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Dr Anna Windsor, DMS LMNCS
Ph: (02) 6592 9662 E: anna.windsor@health.nsw.gov.au
For application related enquiries please contact:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services
Ph: (02) 6767 7063 E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au
Agency referrals must be emailed to Jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au for consideration
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. 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.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jess Glover
Applications Close: 18 January 2026
