Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, Belmont Hospital, Lake Macquarie - NSW

NSW Health • Belmont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Belmont Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to provide expert patient care and clinical leadership in its Emergency Department (ED). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, highly skilled team delivering high-quality emergency care to the Lake Macquarie community. Temporary opportunities are available: 0.25 FTE (10hpw) for 6-8 months and another 0.25 FTE (10hpw) for up to 2.5 years. The Emergency Department at Belmont Hospital is characterized by a supportive and collegiate culture, focusing on staff and patient welfare. The team includes FACEMs, Career Medical Officers, Registrars, Junior Medical Officers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Aged Care Emergency Nurses, Technical Assistants, Administration, and Health & Security Assistants, with Liaison Psychiatry support on site. There is a strong focus on education and training, with a dedicated nurse educator team providing excellent training, including simulation. On-site pathology and radiology (X-ray & CT) are available until midnight, 7 days a week, with on-call services overnight. The department holds accreditation with ACEM for core ED training and with ACRRM for the ED AST year and ongoing ACEM certificate and diploma training. The ED handles approximately 29,000 presentations annually, with a 14% admission rate, providing care to patients of all ages, including 14-20% paediatric presentations. The hospital is located in Belmont, at the northern end of Lake Macquarie, offering lake views, dining options, outdoor activities, and proximity to pristine beaches, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley’s wineries.

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and registration with AHPRA
• Recent and comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine
• Willingness to provide overnight on-call cover for the ED
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to patient safety and quality care

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical shifts alongside the nurse in charge and the multidisciplinary team
• Provide direct patient care and clinical supervision
• Support junior medical staff, Nurse Practitioners, and medical students in their professional development
• Ensure high-quality, compassionate emergency care
• Work in collaboration with John Hunter Hospital, our local Level 1 trauma and tertiary referral centre
• Contribute to a positive team culture that prioritises education, research, and work-life balance

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Fitness Passport – affordable gym & pool memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for you and your family
• Dedicated Medical Recruitment & Settlement Concierge – helping you through the recruitment process and your family settle in smoothly
• A workplace that values sustainability – Together Towards Zero

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees