Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration:  - 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29399


Situated on Awabakal Country and serving communities across the lands of many Aboriginal nations throughout Northern New South Wales, John Hunter Hospital values the rich cultural heritage of the region and is committed to advancing health outcomes through respect, collaboration and culturally safe care.

The John Hunter Hospital is the principal referral centre for Newcastle and Northern New South Wales and is one of Australia's leading regional tertiary hospitals.

As a 796-bed tertiary referral centre and the main teaching hospital of the University of Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital provides exposure to an exceptionally broad range of surgical presentations and procedures. The hospital is home to the only Level 1 Trauma Centre in New South Wales outside metropolitan Sydney and is the only regional hospital in Australia to offer all surgical subspecialties on a single campus.

John Hunter Hospital offers SRMOs and Unaccredited Trainees the opportunity to develop a strong foundation for a surgical career through extensive operative exposure, consultant-led teaching, and structured education programs. Trainees benefit from dedicated support aimed at preparing them for successful application to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' Surgical Education and Training (SET) program.

The Surgical Skills Network provides:

·         Comprehensive surgical exposure across multiple specialties

·         Structured educational programs including Pre-SET and GSSE preparation

·         Practical surgical skills workshops and simulation training

·         Research, audit and quality improvement opportunities

·         Direct access to consultants and surgical mentors

·         Interview preparation and career guidance

·         Teaching and scholarship opportunities through the University of Newcastle

·         Rotations across metropolitan, regional and rural centres within our Network

·         Social networking opportunities multiples times per year

Trainees joining the Network in 2027 will also have the opportunity to work within the newly commissioned $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct. This major redevelopment includes a new seven-storey Acute Services Building, expanded critical care services, 22 operating theatres, nine interventional suites, integrated education spaces, and enhanced links with research and innovation partners. The redevelopment represents one of the largest healthcare infrastructure investments in regional Australia and will support the delivery of world-class surgical care, training and research for decades to come.

Importantly, trainees benefit from the lifestyle advantages of living and working in the Hunter Region. Newcastle offers a unique combination of world-class surgical exposure and an enviable work-life balance, with beautiful beaches, national parks, a thriving food and entertainment scene, affordable living, and easy access to Sydney. This allows trainees to pursue their surgical ambitions while maintaining their wellbeing and enjoying everything the region has to offer.

Whether your goal is to build a competitive SET application or gain broad surgical experience within a high-volume tertiary centre, John Hunter Hospital offers a unique training environment within one of Australia's most diverse and progressive surgical networks.