Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in General Medicine - Manning Base Hospital

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Staff Specialist/ Visiting Medical Officer in General Medicine
Manning Base Hospital
Permanent full-time role available | Rural Incentives may apply*   
Advertising closes 1 November 2026

We are searching for a dedicated and experienced General Physician to join the collaborative and well-established team in Taree. This role is split between 0.5FTE General Medicine allowing you to provide services to inpatients on the admitting general wards, ICU, HDU and Emergency Department patients; and 0.5FTE with subspeciality availability in Geriatrics, Cardiology, Endocrine, Infectious Disease, Neurology or Gastroenterology.

“Twenty years ago, when I joined Manning Base Hospital in Taree, I was searching for a place to grow professionally and serve meaningfully. I found not only strong institutional support to build a comprehensive nephrology service, but also an environment of exceptional collaboration across medical teams. The hospital has enabled both personal and professional development far beyond what I might have achieved in a larger city. With supportive management, friendly and collegial staff, and upcoming upgrades like a new inpatient building and a transition to digital patient records, Manning Base continues to evolve as an ideal place to work”.
Dr Purvish Patel - Co Director of General Medicine, Manning Base Hospital.

We’re looking for someone who:
 

• Holds Fellowship (RACP) and specialist registration with AHPRA (International Medical Graduates requiring upskilling and supervision will not be considered)
• Is a dedicated medical professional, passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Advocates strongly for patients, their department, and the broader community.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and values being part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes and supporting the unique needs of rural and regional communities.
  
  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:

• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment 
• Rural Incentives may apply - contact our friendly team to find out more
• Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation support, the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end-to-end approach ensures new medical staff and families, including furry family members, feel welcomed, well supported and able to settle quickly, so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details
• Relocation support on offer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• 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 livability. 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 temporary and permanent positions.

Agencies must send CV and proposed TOB to Jessica.Glover@health.nsw.gov.au for consideration (please note we cannot consider International Medical Graduates for this role).

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Dr Purvish Patel, Clinical Co-Director General Medicine, Manning Base Hospital
E: purvish.patel@health.nsw.gov.au 

For application related enquiries please contact:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services 
Ph: (02) 6767 7063 or E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au