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An exciting opportunity is available for a Principal House Officer or Emergency Medicine Registrar to join an established Emergency Medicine training network in Australia.
This role is particularly well-suited to doctors looking to move to Australia and develop a long-term career as a Rural Generalist.
The position offers the opportunity to gain broad Emergency Medicine experience within a supportive regional service, while accessing structured training, protected teaching and opportunities to develop specialist interests.
Positions are available for immediate commencement and from August 2026, with negotiable hours and flexible employment arrangements.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic Emergency Medicine doctors who:

• Are eligible via the Competent Authority Pathway
• Have at least 3 years' Emergency Medicine Registrar experience in the NHS.
• Have completed PLAB, if they qualified outside the UK
• Have a genuine interest in entering Rural Generalist training.
• Are passionate about delivering excellent emergency medical care
• Are committed to developing their Emergency Medicine skills
• Want to build a long-term medical career in Australia.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll gain broad experience in Emergency Medicine while working in a supportive regional service that offers genuine opportunities for career development.
Rural Generalists are highly valued across Australia, and this pathway can open the door to a rewarding and varied career combining emergency medicine with broader rural and regional healthcare.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for NHS Emergency Medicine doctors considering an international move and seeking to continue developing their clinical careers within the Australian healthcare system.

Training & Career Development

The Emergency Medicine training network provides opportunities for doctors at different stages of training within ACEM and ACRRM.
You will have access to:

• Protected teaching time
• A dedicated trainee education programme
• Exam-specific education sessions
• Mock examination opportunities
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical interests
• Exposure to a broad range of Emergency Medicine presentations
• Opportunities to work towards a future Rural Generalist career

Special Interest Opportunities

Trainees may have opportunities to engage with a range of specialist areas, including:

• Geriatric Emergency Medicine
• Residential Aged Care Support Service (RASS)
• ICU and Anaesthetics
• LifeFlight
• Ultrasound
• Simulation

These opportunities allow trainees to broaden their clinical experience while developing skills that can support their longer-term career progression.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Participate in the Emergency Medicine training programme.
• Participate in the training and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
• Carry out non-clinical activities relevant to Emergency Medicine as directed by the Director of Emergency Medicine.
• Participate in professional development and performance appraisal.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development activities.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Support effective communication with patients, families and colleagues.

 

Registration & Eligibility

Applicants must meet the relevant Australian registration and employment requirements.

• Eligibility via the Competent Authority Pathway
• Appropriate Australian medical registration requirements must be met.
• Candidates who qualified outside the UK must have completed PLAB, where applicable.
• Appropriate qualifications and registration evidence will be required before commencing clinical duties.
• Candidates must meet Australian work-right requirements.

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