Visiting Medical Officer GP in Psychiatry - Residential Eating Disorder Centre

About this role

REQ680253 Visiting Medical Officer - GP in Psychiatry Residential Eating Disorder Centre Hunter New England Mental Health Service Advertising closes Friday 7 August 2026 We are seeking an experienced and collaborative General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality medical care to patients admitted to our Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC). In this specialist role, you will deliver comprehensive medical assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and provide ongoing management of patients' physical health throughout their admission. Working closely with the Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, and multidisciplinary team, you will help bridge the gap between primary care and specialist mental health services. Applicants must have: FRACGP or FACCRM Comprehensive and recent experience providing support and consultation to patients with Mental Health and Eating Disorders About us: HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We’re dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines. Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups - child & adolescent, adult, and older persons - and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Dr Sandip Anand, Clinical Director - HNE Mental Health (Medical Workforce, Neurostimulation & Mater Mental Health-Adult Inpatient Services) E: Sandip.anand@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: (02) 4033 5132 Application enquiries: Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: (02) 6767 7063 Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Glover on Jessica.Glover@health.nsw.gov.au Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive ( PD2024_015 ). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards . We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.