HNELHD - Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time / Visiting Medical Officer Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer Remuneration: - Hours Per Week: Negotiable Requisition ID: REQ Rural Workforce Incentive Eligible HNELHD - Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Armidale Rural Referral hospital is looking for Staff Specialist and/or Visiting Medical Officers to join its Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. Applicants must hold a medical degree registrable with AHPRA and hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) or equivalent. Applicants expecting to be elected to Fellowship in the coming months may be considered. Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a level 4 Maternity service where the woman and her family remain at the centre of the care experience and are actively involved in all decisions about the pregnancy, birth and after the baby is born. All decision-making is based on relationships of mutual respect and trust. Armidale Hospital has 3 birthing suites operating 24 hours, seven days per week. Maternity and Newborn Services are delivered by an experienced team of Midwives, General Practice Obstetricians and Specialist Obstetricians. Armidale can offer you a challenging career that is richly rewarding, complemented by ample opportunity for leisure time that is family centred. A dynamic management team and broader rural and regional networks provides a supportive working environment. About Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Armidale Hospital is a ninety-nine-bed facility providing a comprehensive range of services including acute medical and surgical services, obstetrics, paediatrics and a range of diagnostic and allied health services. A busy emergency department, a Level 3 Close Observation Unit, mental health unit and renal dialysis unit. The referral community of the area is 55,200. Adult Medical services include respiratory, cardiac, chemotherapy, renal and palliative care. Surgical services include general, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology. The hospital is a spacious, modern and well-equipped with the most recent development opening in 2019. Tablelands Clinical School is part of the UON and UNE Joint Medical Program. Medical students undertake clinical placements and attend teaching at the clinical school which is exceptionally well resourced with simulation laboratories and tutorial rooms. About Armidale Armidale is set high on the beautiful Northern Tablelands and is known for its beautiful tree lined streets and magnificent autumn colours and has a distinctive seasonal climate. Armidale is located mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway with an abundance of transport options between the major cities. The region offers diversity in outdoor activities such as bushwalking in the nearby World Heritage listed National Parks offering spectacular gorges and waterfalls in Australia. Armidale is an educational centre featuring a university, as well as public and private schools, and a regional conservatorium each providing a level of education comparable to any capital city in Australia. There is also plenty of childcare options and children's services for families in the area. Mandatory requirements of this role include: Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on-call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD. Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways. Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge. Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public. Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings. Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities. Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance. Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health. Need more information?1) Click here for Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Medical Administration, Rural and Regional Health Services, HNELHD on Applications Close: 28 February 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr