Senior Resident Medical Officer
Manning Base Hospital - Taree
Senior Resident Medical Officer - General Medicine
Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
About the role
The General Medicine Department at Manning Hospital provides generalist care to patients admitted under the General Medicine teams which are led by Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) and Staff Specialists (SS) physicians. The physicians are also subspecialised in areas including respiratory medicine, renal, gastroenterology, cardiac, geriatrics medicine and Infection Diseases. The department is accredited with the Basic Physician Training (BPT) program.
This SRMO position aims to provide PGY2 and above doctors who are interested in joining Basic Physician Training an opportunity to further develop their skills at a subspecialist level whilst rotating amongst General Medicine teams with various sub-specialities; educational roles; afterhours hospital wards coverage; and also rotating in roles whilst conducting assessments of potential General Medicine patients in the Emergency Department.
The rotation is designed for a full 12 months with guaranteed exposure to all the above areas including a considerable amount of time (to the maximum of 6 months) being the SRMO of one of the General Medicine teams. To provide effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in General Medicine practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatients and outpatient areas at Manning Hospital. The Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) forms part of the General Medicine team within medical workforce and is responsible for providing, under the supervision of the Physician, General Medicine services, to patients admitted or in the process of being admitted under these teams.
This role will include participation in afterhours hospital coverage (Evening, Night and Weekend shifts) and may include rotations to the Wingham Community Hospital - Rehabilitation.
The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities.
For further details please refer to the Position Description.
Where you'll be working
Taree’s, town name comes from the Aboriginal word Djarii, meaning Figtree. Taree is situated on the banks of the Manning River in the heart of the beautiful Manning Valley, Biripi Country. A spectacular meeting point of coastal beauty and hinterland wonder, the Manning Valley is a gem on the NSW North Coast. Cruise the beautiful river, swim at stunning beaches and find bushwalks, waterfalls and lookouts along the way.
Manning Hospital consists of 180 beds and, within, provides an excellent range of other specialist inpatient services including Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Renal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Services, Urology and Oncology Services to the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding Lower Mid North Coast.
Manning Base Hospital treats approximately 25,000 inpatients, 33,000 Emergency Department patients and 90,700 outpatients each year.
With a population of over 90,300 and with the median age of 52 years old the Lower Mid North Coast Sector is projected to have the highest growth in the group age of 85 years and over.
Skills and Experience should be in line with but not limited to the attached Position Description.
What we can offer you
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter New England and Lower Mid North Coast sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities
Teaching and mentoring programs
Long service leave and paid Maternity leave
Salary packaging options including meal expenses
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Access to the highly sought after Work Place Based Assessment Program (WBA)
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Completion of at least two postgraduate years working as a medical officer with demonstrated competence and commitment to the Basic Physician Training (BPT) program and related General Medicine experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to rural and regional health with an understanding of the health requirements of these communities.
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours overtime and on-call rosters and the required rotations between services to deliver patient care.
- Demonstrated good organisational, time management skills and commitment to Continued Professional Development, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management Demonstrated ability to work within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency) and judgment and expertise.
- Demonstrates teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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 HNELHD-ManningMedicalAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
