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Staff Specialist in General and Acute Medicine, John Hunter Hospital

Build an outstanding medical career at John Hunter Hospital, where complex medicine, academic opportunity and genuine lifestyle balance come together.

We are recruiting for multiple Staff Specialist positions within General and Acute Medicine.
Opportunities are available across a range of full-time and part-time appointments (up to 1.0 FTE), with fixed-term contracts available from 12 to 24 months.
For the right physicians, we are committed to exploring flexible appointment arrangements that align with individual career aspirations and departmental needs.

Join our Department of General and Acute Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for the Hunter, New England and Northern NSW regions. As part of a large, collaborative physician workforce, you will help us provide expert medical care across inpatient, consultative, ambulatory and acute care settings while contributing to teaching, research, clinical leadership and service innovation.

Whether your passion lies in the broad scope of General Medicine, the fast-paced environment of Acute Medicine, or a combination of both, this role offers the opportunity to practise contemporary medicine at scale while helping shape services for a growing and diverse patient population.

About Our Department
We deliver comprehensive specialist care for patients with complex and often undifferentiated medical presentations. Services span:
• General Medicine inpatient care
• Acute Medical Unit (AMU) services
• Consultative medicine across the hospital
• Perioperative medicine
• Ambulatory and outpatient services
• Telehealth and outreach activities
• Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior doctors and physician trainees

Our Acute Medical Unit is focused on the rapid assessment and early management of patients presenting from the Emergency Department, supporting timely decision-making, multidisciplinary care and efficient patient flow.
General Medicine specialists provide broad internal medicine expertise across the hospital and play an important role in caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities and complex diagnostic challenges.

Why John Hunter Hospital?
We are the largest tertiary referral centre in regional New South Wales and serves communities across the Hunter, New England, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW. The hospital is recognised as:
• One of Australia's largest teaching hospitals
• The major tertiary referral centre for northern NSW
• Home to the state's busiest Emergency Department
• Australia's only major trauma centre outside a capital city
• A key teaching site of the University of Newcastle
• Co-located with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), providing strong opportunities for research and academic collaboration

We are entering an exciting new chapter with the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct redevelopment, one of the largest health infrastructure investments in regional Australia. Our redevelopment includes a new acute services building, expanded emergency and critical care services, additional operating theatres and enhanced links between clinical care, education and research, opening in November 2026.

The Opportunity
As a Staff Specialist, you will:
• Manage a diverse and intellectually rewarding case mix across General and Acute Medicine
• Participate in Acute Medical Unit and inpatient services
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
• Supervise and mentor medical students, junior doctors and Basic and Advanced Physician Trainees
• Engage in research, innovation and the translation of evidence into clinical practice
• Help shape the future direction of medical services across the region

Who We're Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic physicians who enjoy collaborative practice and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Applicants will hold:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Medicine and/or an appropriate subspecialty - Dual-trained physicians and applicants nearing completion of fellowship training are encouraged to apply.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with AHPRA
• A strong commitment to teaching, quality improvement and multidisciplinary care
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• An interest in service development, research or medical education

Joining HNELHD means more than accepting a new role. Our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team works closely with candidates to provide a streamlined and supportive recruitment experience, while our Medical Concierge Settlement Team offers practical assistance with relocation, accommodation, local orientation and community connections. Together, they help make your move into the organisation and the region as seamless as possible, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your career and your patients. Click here to find out more.

Live and Work in Newcastle
Enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds. Newcastle combines a thriving healthcare and research sector with:
• Stunning beaches and coastal living
• World-class wineries in the Hunter Valley
• National parks and outdoor adventure
• Affordable housing compared with major capital cities
• Easy access to Sydney and major domestic centres
• A welcoming community with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities

We look forward to welcoming you to be part of our department that is shaping the future of acute and general medical care for a growing and diverse population.