Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, Belmont Hospital

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Staff Specialist Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
HNELHD - Belmont Hospital Lake Macquarie NSW
Flexible permanent & temporary roles available

Are you an experienced Emergency Physician looking for a rewarding role in a stunning lakeside location
Belmont Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to provide expert patient care and clinical leadership in our 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.

Perm 0.25 FTE
Temp 0.25 FTE for 12 months

Work Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity
Nestled at the northern end of Lake Macquarie Belmont offers breathtaking lake views great dining options and endless outdoor activities. Just minutes from pristine beaches and within easy reach of Newcastles thriving city scene the region offers the perfect balance between work and leisure. The Hunter Valleys world-class wineries are less than an hour away and Sydney is just a two-hour drive. Newcastle Airport also provides easy access to major Australian cities.

About Our Emergency Department
Dr Tim Arnold Clinical Director Department of Emergency Medicine Belmont Hospital - I am proud to work as the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine at Belmont Hospital because of the culture that we have in the department. It is supportive and collegiate with a focus on staff and patient welfare. We have FACEMs over different stages of their careers working here from first year out to senior Staff Specialists. The nursing staff are experienced and strongly lead.

Our team includes:
FACEMs Career Medical Officers Junior Medical Officers Nurses Nurse Practitioners Aged Care Emergency Nurses Technical Assistants Administration and Health & Security Assistants
Liaison Psychiatry support on site
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) until midnight 7 days a week with on-call services available overnight
Accreditation with ACRRM for the ED AST year and ongoing ACEM certificate and diploma training

We see approximately 29000 presentations annually with an admission rate of 14%. While we have a strong aged care patient cohort our ED provides care to patients of all ages including 14-20% paediatric presentations.

Your Role as a Staff Specialist
As a Senior Emergency Physician you will:
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

What Youll Need
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

What We Offer
At Hunter New England Health we prioritise staff well-being and professional growth. Youll have access to:
Salary Packaging increase your take-home pay
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

Ready to Make a Difference
If youre passionate about emergency medicine love working in a supportive team environment and want to enjoy a stunning coastal lifestyle wed love to hear from you!