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Resident - Emergency Medicine - Newcastle, New South Wales

Head MedicalNew South Wales, Australia

5 days ago

Job description

This is a great Senior Emergency Medicine Opportunity with Leadership Responsibility.

Head Medical are seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Doctors to join a dynamic team within the Hunter New England Local Health District. These positions are suitable for UK doctors not yet on the specialist register but with strong middle-grade experience.

Tertiary Trauma Centre — Join a high-acuity ED with 70,000+ annual presentations and a mix of adult, paediatric, trauma, and sub-specialty cases.
Leadership in Action — Take charge of shifts, supervise junior staff, coordinate patient flow, and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Training & Progression — Full access to ACEM-accredited education, simulation training, and mentorship for advanced clinical and supervisory roles.
Work–Life Balance by the Coast — Located in Newcastle near beaches, with affordable housing and a vibrant community culture—ideal for urban lifestyle lovers

Step into a broad, hands-on Emergency Medicine role with supportive senior cover, great lifestyle perks, and future career growth!

The Role

Lead Shifts : Manage daily ED operations, supervise junior clinicians, and liaise with consultants and other departments.

Direct Patient Care : Assess and treat patients with a wide range of acute presentations, including trauma, medical, surgical, paediatric, and mental health.

On-Call Duties : Participate in a structured roster covering after-hours and weekend shifts, with senior consultant backup.

Clinical Leadership : Promote best practices in triage, patient flow, quality improvement, and departmental governance.

Education & Teaching : Contribute to in-the-clinic teaching, case discussions, and ACEM-directed professional development sessions.

You will be rostered as a senior member of the emergency team, covering :

Resus bays, trauma calls, and acute patient management.

Triage supervision and junior doctor support.

ED fast-track and short stay unit care.

On-site consultant (FACEM) support and structured onboarding.

These high-impact roles offer hands-on leadership with excellent support for professional growth.

The Location

You will work across a network that includes John Hunter Hospital, a major tertiary centre with trauma capability; Belmont Hospital, a community-based emergency department; or Maitland Hospital, a modern and growing acute care facility. Site allocation is based on service needs and your experience.

Living in Newcastle offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and lifestyle :

Relaxed coastal living with world-class beaches on your doorstep.

Vibrant City feel without Sydney’s traffic or cost of living.

Great for families – excellent schools, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community.

Explore the Hunter Valley wine region, surf, hike or just enjoy the sunshine.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

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Emergency Medicine • New South Wales, Australia