Clinical Director of Medicine | Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW

Job Description

Clinical Director of Medicine

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Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW

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Lead, innovate and shape the future of a major Department of Medicine while enjoying an outstanding coastal-regional lifestyle.

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• FRACP essential
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• Approximately 50% clinical / 50% leadership
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• Contemporary, purpose-built regional hospital
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• Senior leadership across a broad range of physician specialties
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• Significant opportunity to influence service redesign and innovation
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• Excellent coastal-regional lifestyle with easy access to beaches and city amenities
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• Relocation and onboarding assistance available
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The Opportunity

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Sante Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Physician and senior medical leader to take on the influential role of Clinical Director of Medicine within a major regional health service in New South Wales.

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This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior clinician who wants to make a genuine difference to the way medical services are delivered.

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Working closely with hospital executives, clinical leaders and district-wide stakeholders, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across a large and diverse Department of Medicine.

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Importantly, the position offers an attractive 50/50 balance between leadership and clinical practice, allowing you to remain clinically engaged while having significant influence over departmental strategy, workforce, governance and service development.

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About the Department

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The Department of Medicine provides a comprehensive range of specialist medical services, including:

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• General Medicine
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• Cardiology
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• Oncology
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• Palliative Care
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• Gastroenterology
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• Nephrology
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• Endocrinology
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• Respiratory Medicine
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• Infectious Diseases
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• Hospital in the Home
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• Virtual Care
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The department is committed to developing contemporary models of care and improving access, quality and outcomes for the regional community.

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This role provides an opportunity to build on existing services while introducing innovative approaches to workforce planning, patient flow, ambulatory care, virtual models and integrated hospital-community care.

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Key Responsibilities As Clinical Director Of Medicine, You Will

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• Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the Department of Medicine
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• Lead service planning, redesign and performance improvement initiatives
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• Oversee clinical governance, quality, safety and risk management
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• Provide leadership in medical workforce planning, recruitment, retention and wellbeing
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• Support professional development and succession planning across the department
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• Strengthen physician education, supervision and training
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• Support training accreditation and the development of junior medical staff
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• Champion contemporary models of care, including Medical Assessment Units, rapid-access clinics, Hospital in the Home and virtual care
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• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient flow and clinical outcomes
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• Support research and education through established university and medical research partnerships
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• Develop strong relationships across medical specialties, nursing, allied health and executive teams
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• Represent the Department of Medicine at hospital and health-service leadership forums
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• Maintain an active clinical workload within General Medicine or your recognised physician subspecialty
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About You

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You will be an experienced Physician and collaborative medical leader who combines strong clinical credibility with the ability to lead people, influence change and deliver meaningful service improvements.

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Essential Requirements

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• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
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• Specialist registration with AHPRA
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• Senior clinical experience in General Medicine or an appropriate physician subspecialty
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You will also bring

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• Demonstrated experience in medical leadership, clinical governance or service development
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• Experience leading organisational or clinical change
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• Strong understanding of workforce planning and medical workforce development
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• An interest in physician education, supervision, training and accreditation
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• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
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• A strong commitment to quality, safety and patient-centred care
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• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams
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• A forward-thinking approach to contemporary models of healthcare delivery
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Why Apply?

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Make a genuine leadership impact

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Take a senior leadership position where your experience and ideas can directly influence the future direction of a major Department of Medicine.

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50% Clinical | 50% Leadership

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Maintain a meaningful clinical practice while developing your leadership portfolio and influencing departmental strategy.

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Shape the future of regional healthcare

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Lead service redesign, workforce development and innovative models of care across a growing regional community.

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Broad physician portfolio

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Work across a department incorporating General Medicine and multiple highly developed physician subspecialties.

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Education & Research

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Strengthen physician training, education and research through established university and medical partnerships.

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Contemporary facilities

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Work within a modern, purpose-built regional hospital designed to support high-quality clinical care.

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Relocation Support

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Dedicated assistance is available to support your recruitment, onboarding and transition into the region.

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Employee Benefits

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Access salary packaging, professional development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and discounted fitness facilities.

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The Lifestyle

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This is an opportunity to enjoy the best of regional living while remaining within easy reach of a thriving coastal city.

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The Surrounding Area Is Renowned For Its

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• Wineries and local produce
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• Excellent restaurants and cafés
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• National parks and outdoor recreation
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• Quality schools
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• Family-friendly communities
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• Affordable regional lifestyle
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• Convenient road and rail connections
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• Access to a regional airport
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Whether you enjoy coastal activities, food and wine, outdoor pursuits or simply having more space and time outside work, this region offers an excellent quality of life.

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Why This Role?

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This is more than a Clinical Director position—it is an opportunity to shape the future of medicine within a major regional health service.

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For the right Physician, it offers the combination of senior leadership influence, ongoing clinical practice, service innovation, professional development and an outstanding coastal lifestyle.