Senior Resident Medical Officer
Senior Resident Medical Officer, General, Hawkesbury District Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (03-Aug-2026 to 06-Feb-2028)
Remuneration: $94,521 - $127,827
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29656
PLEASE NOTE: This is a current vacancy to commence in August 2026. For 2027 clinical year positions commencing February 2027 please see CAM30273.
The Senior Resident Medical Officer (General) is expected to provide effective clinical management of patients, under appropriate supervision, including patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised general medical management of patients admitted to specialist departments.
The SRMO may rotate through other departments within Hawkesbury Hospital including Emergency, General Medicine, General Surgery and O&G.
What you'll be doing
- Coordinate the admission, management and discharge planning of patients.
- Undertake initial assessment of the patient including patient history, physical examination, formulating a management plan and ordering appropriate investigations.
- Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate.
- Day to day management of patients, communicating with patients and their careers.
- Arrange discharge and liaison with local medical officers and other community-based care providers.
Essential requirements
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Eligible for Level 2 supervision or above.
- Completion of a minimum of 2 (two) years of postgraduate experience.
- This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent's registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
- Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
- To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education
- Eligible for Level 2 supervision.
- A minimum of 2 (two) years of postgraduate experience.
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Find out more about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Upul Liyanage at [email protected]
Applications Close: 27, July 2026
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To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit our Junior Medical Officer Careers page.
NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
