Staff Specialist/ Visiting Medical Officer in General Medicine/ Rehabilitation Medicine

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SS/VMO in General Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine - Wingham Community Hospital
Fixed term 0.8FTE 12-month opportunity 
Advertising closes 18 January 2026

We are searching for an experienced General/Rehabilitation Physician to join a collaborative and well-established team. The role is split between General Medicine allowing you to provide services to inpatients on the admitting general wards, ICU, HDU and Emergency Department patients; and also as a Rehabilitation Physician. Participation in the General Medicine after-hours/on-call roster is not required for this role but may be negotiated separately depending on qualifications, credentialing status and service needs.

Candidates must have:
 

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Medicine and extensive clinical experience.

An eligibility list may be created for suitably qualified Vocationally Registered General Practitioners (FRACGP/FACCRM) with inpatient or subacute/hospital experience. Please contact our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment if you would like to obtain a Position Description or discuss further.

What we can offer you
This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health districts 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 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.

“Living in Taree is incredibly rewarding. It’s a family-friendly, multicultural community with excellent schools, a local TAFE, and the University of Newcastle’s clinical school. The lack of traffic, affordable housing, and added university entry points for local students all contribute to a high quality of life. Manning Base Hospital has been more than a workplace - it's been a career-defining experience in a welcoming, low-stress regional setting. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any medical professional seeking growth and balance” 

Dr Purvish Patel Co Director of General Medicine, Manning Base Hospital