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Senior Resident Medical Officer
NSW Health
 (part of NSW Government)
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3.5
Metford NSW
Temporary, Full-time
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Temporary, Full-time
Metford NSW

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: - 117K – 127,827K
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30852

Progress your pathway to Orthopaedic SET with Hunter New England LHD

Maitland Hospital is seeking committed and career-focused Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMOs) to join our Orthopaedic Surgery team, with opportunities well suited to those preparing for SET training applications.

This role is designed to support your progression toward surgical training through strong clinical exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to build a competitive portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team
  • Actively participate in operating theatre, fracture clinic, and acute orthopaedic care
  • Consolidate core orthopaedic knowledge and develop procedural capability
  • Engage in teaching, audit, and quality improvement activities
  • Work closely with consultants and senior registrars, with direct supervision and feedback

SET-focused opportunities

  • Meaningful operative exposure with opportunities to assist and develop technical skills
  • Access to committed supervisors and referees to support your career progression
  • Audit and quality improvement projects to strengthen your CV
  • Opportunities to be involved in teaching and departmental education
  • Experience aligned with expectations for competitive SET applications

What we can offer you

  • A supportive and inclusive team culture with a strong focus on education, mentorship and wellbeing
  • Structured teaching tailored to junior surgical trainees
  • A collaborative environment where progression to training is actively supported
  • A modern, well-equipped facility within a progressive health district

Why Maitland?

Maitland Hospital is a key regional facility within Hunter New England LHD, delivering contemporary orthopaedic services to a rapidly growing community. You’ll gain valuable experience in a high-functioning unit while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Hunter region—close to Newcastle, the coast and world-class wineries.

Have more at Maitland – more opportunity, more support, more progression towards your surgical career.

You Can Have More At Maitland Hospital

  • Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving.
  • High level communication skills, both written and verbal with a demonstrated ability to convey information to both a clinical and non clinical audience.
  • Commitment to own continuing professional development and self-education with evidence of motivation to further career in orthopaedics.
  • Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.


Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Julianne Burnton at Julianne.burnton@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

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