Visiting Medical Officer in Urology Manning Base Hospital
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Job Summary
Shape the Future of Urology on the Lower Mid North Coast
Build an exceptional career - without compromising your lifestyle
REQ644643 - Visiting Medical Officer in Urology
Manning Base Hospital Lower Mid North Coast NSW
Applications close: 29 March 2026
Are you ready to make a genuine impact while living the life you actually want
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced consultant seeking a sea change or a soon-to-be Fellow ready to step confidently into your first consultant role. Join a growing regional centre where your skills are valued your work makes a visible difference and your days dont disappear in traffic.
What Current Urologist Dr Ben Kwok Says
Joining Manning Base Hospital allowed me to serve an area of genuine need and enjoy a strong supportive team culture. Its rewarding to provide care that stops patients having to travel two hours to Newcastle. The team here is friendly and collaborative and with plenty of work theres no need to compete. New Urologists can immediately make an impact while building their own practice.
Why Manning Base Hospital
Youll join a supportive progressive urology service delivering care across both Manning Base Hospital and Mayo Private Hospital working alongside Dr Ben Kwok a well-established and respected local Urologist.
With strong unmet demand and a steadily growing caseload this role offers genuine scope to:
- Develop and expand your surgical practice
- Reduce public waiting lists and improve access to care
- Play a key role in shaping the future of urology services for the region
You wont be inheriting a static role - youll be helping build something meaningful.
Lifestyle Without Compromise
Imagine finishing work and heading to the beach the river or the bush - all within minutes. The region offers:
- Stunning coastal villages and surf beaches including Forster Hallidays Point Old Bar and Harrington
- Easy access to rivers national parks and mountain trails
- An affordable property market including rare beachside homes
- A relaxed family-friendly lifestyle - with Sydney still within easy weekend driving distance
- Its the space to breathe without stepping away from high-quality clinical work.
Growing Region Long-Term Security
A booming local population is driving increasing clinical demand and strong community advocacy for expanded specialist services. That means: - Consistent workload
- Long-term role stability
- Real opportunity for ongoing service development
Education Options for Families
Choose from excellent local primary schools or well-regarded boarding schools with strong regional ties - making relocation easier for families.
What You Can Expect
- A high clinical workload with scope to manage complex cases with referral pathways to John Hunter Hospital when required
- Access to modern facilities and equipment including laser technology for stone surgery
- A close-knit collaborative multidisciplinary team spanning surgery nursing allied health pathology oncology and radiation oncology
- Ongoing collaboration and remote specialist support from John Hunter Hospital
- The ability to build a private practice alongside your public appointment
- A balanced on-call roster with shared responsibilities
- Immediate opportunity to contribute by addressing public waiting lists and influencing service delivery from day one
Why HNELHD
Manning Base Hospital is part of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) servicing over 900000 people across Hunter New England and the Lower Mid North Coast. HNELHD offers strong ties with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute supporting innovation research and professional development.
Benefits include: - Commitment to sustainable healthcare and safety (Together Towards Zero )
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team guiding you through recruitment onboarding and relocation
- Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with settling in and community connections
- Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration beyond clinical roles
Need more information
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For a confidential discussion about this role please contact:
Michael de Wright Acting Operations Manager Medical Services Lower Mid North Coast Sector
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For application enquiries:
Jess Glover Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant Medical Recruitment Services
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Agency referrals must be emailed to for approval prior to application submission.
Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024012). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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