Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Scott Memorial Hospital
Scott Memorial Hospital is seeking General Practitioners to join the Emergency Department as Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice. You'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional medical care to our patients in both our inpatient and emergency departments.
Living and Working in Scone
Located in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley, Scone is famously known as the Horse Capital of Australia. With a rich equine heritage and vibrant country lifestyle, Scone is the perfect mix of career opportunity and regional charm. The town is home to world-class thoroughbred studs and hosts the renowned Scone Horse Festival each May — a ten-day celebration featuring parades, race days, and equestrian performances. Scone also offers cultural gems such as the Scone Museum, the Hunter Warbirds Museum, and fine dining at local favourites like The Cottage, set in a lovingly restored 1860s home. For nature lovers, the region offers extraordinary access to natural beauty:
1. Towarri National Park, home to native black cockatoos and bushwalking trails
2. The ancient Burning Mountain Reserve, with its 5,500-year-old underground fire
3. The World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops, offering pristine wilderness and hiking adventures
Enjoy balance and variety
- With well-supported lists and a roster designed to balance service, on-call and personal time, you’ll have the space to thrive professionally while enjoying everything the Upper Hunter lifestyle has to offer.
Mandatory requirements of this role include: 