VMO General Practitioner - Bellingen Hospital - Apply via eCredential

Employment Type: Sessional / Fee for Service RDA

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration: Click here to view rates

Hours Per Week: As per roster

Requisition ID: REQ668352

Applications Close: Friday 17 July 2026

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What you'll be doing

Reporting lines to the Coffs Clinical Network (CCN) Director of Medical Services (DMS), and/or the Network Director for Emergency Medicine.

The GP VMO for BRDH will provide a comprehensive service and clinical care to patients within Bellinger River District Hospital (BRDH).

The GP VMO will provide supervision and educational support for rotation of Medical Students.

The GP VMO can request clinical privileges at Bellinger River District Hospital (BRDH) for provision of the following services:

Emergency Department sessional rostering

GP Anaesthetics opportunity

Accepting medical officer for Inpatient care to General Medical beds

BOTH Emergency Department and Inpatient services

The GP VMO will be responsible and accountable under the Deteriorating Patient Safety Net System for the Recognition, Response to, and appropriate Management of deterioration of patients within the facility;

Attending Urgent inpatient issue/reviews including (Medical Emergency Team) MET calls, and other non-urgent procedures in a timely fashion;

Attending other duties as per the Position Description, or at the request of the CCN DMS, or the BRDH Executive Officer/DON.

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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NOTE: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.

In line with NSW Health requirements, applicants must hold a valid ABN as an individual sole trader or practice company (trust accounts not permitted) and be registered for GST.

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For role related queries or questions contact David Cooper on David.Cooper6@health.nsw.gov.au

For assistance with eCredential contact District Coordinator Senior Medical Recruitment via email mnclhd-eCredential@health.nsw.gov.au

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