Manning Base Hospital - Taree Unaccredited Trainee Role - Department of Rehabilitation Services (Wingham) Temporary Full-Time - Requisition ID : CAM26668 About the role Wingham community hospital is a 16 bed sub-acute Rehabilitation Unit which provides comprehensive inpatient adult Rehabilitation services to patients with stroke, chronic spinal injury, amputee, Orthopaedic case mix ranging from multi-trauma to elective/ traumatic joint replacement, neurological rehab, deconditioning following medical/surgical illness. The Rehabilitation team comprises of experienced physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietician, social worker, allied health assistants. The rehabilitation program is established with patient oriented SMART goals under supervision of a Rehabilitation Physician. The Rehabilitation Unaccredited Trainee provides effective medical services to patients admitted or in the process to be admitted to the Rehabilitation Services under supervision of the specialist in a complex clinical environment. The Unaccredited Trainee is also responsible for supervision of the Resident Medical Officer and Medical Students. This position offers a range of training and lifestyle experiences along the spectacular Mid North Coast of New South Wales. This is an unaccredited position with opportunities for research, teaching and potential Advanced Training positions in the future. Our positions aim to provide you with a wide range of medical knowledge and experience. The Doctor will receive full direct supervision and support from the Department Consultant. As such daily supervision is available at any time. Supervision is provided by the Rehabilitation Physician 4 days a week and the Unaccredited Trainee would be required to work unsupervised on 1 -2 days a week. The Unaccredited Trainee is able to contact the specialist on phone for any urgent queries. Participation in an on call roster is expected on an equitable basis. The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities. For further details please refer to the Position Description. Where you'll be working Taree’s, town name comes from the Aboriginal word Djarii, meaning Figtree. Taree is situated on the banks of the Manning River in the heart of the beautiful Manning Valley, Biripi Country. A spectacular meeting point of coastal beauty and hinterland wonder, the Manning Valley is a gem on the NSW North Coast. Cruise the beautiful river, swim at stunning beaches and find bushwalks, waterfalls and lookouts along the way. Manning Hospital consists of 180 beds and, within, provides an excellent range of other specialist inpatient services including Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Renal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Services, Urology and Oncology Services to the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding Lower Mid North Coast. Manning Base Hospital treats approximately 25,000 inpatients, 33,000 Emergency Department patients and 90,700 outpatients each year. With a population of over 90,300 and with the median age of 52 years old the Lower Mid North Coast Sector is projected to have the highest growth in the group age of 85 years and over. Skills and Experience should be in line with but not limited to the attached Position Description. What we can offer you Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter New England and Lower Mid North Coast sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero ADO's each month (for full time employees) Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities Teaching and mentoring programs Long service leave and paid Maternity leave Salary packaging options including meal expenses Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Access to the highly sought after Work Place Based Assessment Program (WBA) MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia. At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent) with experience in the field of General and or Rehabilitation Medicine. Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work in a complex clinical environment. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealings with patients, team members and supervisors. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, research, quality improvement and/or clinical leadership in medicine. Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven ability to apply clinical knowledge and concepts in practical situations in the context of multiple competing priorities. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Kayla Standing on Kayla.Standing@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 05, August 2025
