This is a Trainee - Unaccredited Position role with Hunter New England Local Health District based in Tamworth, NSW, AU Hunter New England Local Health District Role Seniority - graduate More about the Trainee - Unaccredited Position role at Hunter New England Local Health District Employment Type: Temporary Various Remuneration: - Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM27592 Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a passionate Unaccredited Trainee to join our Medical Oncology Department in 2026! You will be working with 2FTE Medical Oncologists, 1FTE Advanced Trainee, 1FTE Intern 0.5FTE position available Where you'll be working With a population of 60,000, you will be living a rural lifestyle, in a very liveable inland city halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, and weekends at the coast are within easy reach. Tamworth is a thriving regional city where you will experience the best of both worlds with 6 daily return flights to the closest major capital cities with the knowledge you are living and raising your family under the most ideal circumstances; big wide-open spaces, a welcoming and friendly community, affordable housing, great schools and endless opportunities for you and your family to pursue past-time passions. What You'll Be Doing The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee in Medical Oncology is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in medical practice in a complex clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas in the public health organisations within the Network. Unaccredited Trainees will gain increasing clinical autonomy and accountability as team leaders throughout the course of their training, building on their skills and attributes. Unaccredited Trainees Undertaking The Care Of Medical Patients Should Ensure That They Operate Within Their Own Level Of Expertise Within a Collaborative Clinical Care Model And To Seek Consultation With The Treating Physician When Appropriate, In The Following Activities Clinically assess patients, incorporating consultation/history taking, examination, and formulation of a differential diagnosis and management plan Discuss diagnoses and management plans with patients and their families or carers Document the progress of patients in multiple settings Prescribe medications tailored to patients’ needs and conditions Transfer care of patients Choose, organise and interpret investigations Assess and manage acutely unwell patients Plan, prepare for, perform, and provide after care for important procedures Qualifications - Qualifications and experience as outlined in the Essential Requirements for the role. At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent) Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work independently 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 clinical leadership in medicine. Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting within a multidisciplinary team. Proven ability to apply clinical knowledge and concepts in practical situations in the context of multiple competing priorities. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Lewis on hnelhd-tamworthmedicalrecruit@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 05, January 2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Hunter New England Local Health District team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing medical services Gaining clinical autonomy Collaborative care Key Strengths Clinical assessment ️ Communication skills Teamwork Leadership ⏰ Time management Problem-solving Why Hunter New England Local Health District is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Hunter New England Local Health District not with Hatch.
