Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM30954 - CCLHD Infectious Diseases Unaccredited Trainee

AGENCY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has an opportunity for suitably trained and experienced medical officers interested in working on the Central Coast. We value our staff as our most important resource and strive to provide support and development opportunities throughout your career with us and we invite you to be part of our community.

The NSW Central Coast is positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, with a population that is expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 before 2030. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) provides over 700 beds across its network facilities comprising Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital, Long Jetty Continuing Care Unit, Woy Woy Hospital and various Community Health Centres and Services. CCLHD has strong connections with Royal North Shore Hospital and is affiliated with the University of Newcastle.

Gosford Hospital is the principal referral hospital and a trauma centre for the Central Coast, with approximately 500 inpatient beds and 24-hour access to its Emergency Department and Operating Theatres. Inpatient services include Coronary and Intensive Care, General Medicine, Neurology, Renal, Geriatrics, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Mental Health, Paediatric and Emergency services. Outpatient and community services include Allied Health, Dental, Podiatry, Nursing, Child and Adolescent and Family Health, Drug and Alcohol, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Wyong Hospital is an acute major metropolitan hospital providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to residents in the northern part of the NSW Central Coast. Wyong Hospital has approx 300 inpatient beds and provides a range of medical, surgical and critical care services. Specialty services include Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Drug and Alcohol, Gastroenterology, Stroke, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology and Cancer services. Wyong Hospital is further developing its role as a district general hospital for a growing population with a $200 million expansion close to completion that will deliver a new Emergency Department, ICU, Paediatric unit, Theatres and inpatient units allowing the further development of clinical services.

For questions contact our JMO Recruitment Team via [email protected]

For more information about what it is like to work with us please watch our Welcome Video:

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http://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/career-opportunities/medical/

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What you'll be doing

Infectious Diseases Unaccredited Trainees provide a high standard of clinical care to Infectious Diseases inpatients, outpatients and consultation patients under the supervision of specialist Infectious Diseases physicians and Medical Microbiologists. The role also includes supervised general medical management of patients admitted to specialist departments. Trainees will fulfill the service requirements of their Department, which may include attendance and participation in multidisciplinary meetings; clinical meetings; journal clubs, supervision and education of junior medical staff and active participation in antibiotic stewardship, infection control and/or ambulatory care programs.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for Registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Completion of at least three postgraduate years working as a medical officer with demonstrated competence.
• Demonstrated commitment and/or demonstrated interest in Infectious Diseases.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team - diligence, punctuality, organisation, record keeping, time management, problem solving skills, teamwork.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training education, research and teaching.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Rhiannon Walbancke on [email protected]

Applications Close: 18, October 2026