Locum at Wingham Hospital, NSW

About Wingham Hospital

Wingham Community Hospital is a 16-bed sub-acute facility providing dedicated inpatient rehabilitation for the Manning Valley. Patients are admitted after strokes, spinal injuries, joint replacements, and multi-trauma, with care focused on helping them regain independence and return home.

The hospital has a strong multidisciplinary team, with medical, nursing, and allied health staff working closely together on personalised rehab programs. Facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, structured exercise programs, and access to imaging and pathology via nearby Manning Base Hospital.

Key facts about Wingham Hospital

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Hours and On-call

  • Typical schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Consultant rounds: 3–4 times per week
  • CMO coverage: Independent ward work on non-consultant days
  • On-call: After-hours/weekends by phone, rostered at start of placement
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Location:

Manning Valley, HNE LHD, NSW

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Payment Frequency:

Payment via VMoney

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Orientation

  • System access: You’ll be set up with CAP (Clinical Applications Portal) and MedChart for prescribing.
  • Resources: Login details for MedApp (guidelines, protocols, forms) and My Health Learning modules.

  • Urgent starts: Manual enrolment can be arranged if required, with confirmation by email.

  • Local orientation: On arrival, you’ll be introduced to ward staff, daily handover processes, and escalation contacts.

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Why work at Wingham Hospital

Wingham Community Hospital gives doctors the chance to step into a true multidisciplinary rehab setting where you can see patients progress day by day. It’s a smaller, calmer environment than acute hospitals, but with complex and rewarding cases.

  • Meaningful impact – support patients recovering from strokes, spinal injuries, joint replacements, and trauma as they regain independence.

  • Collaborative culture – work closely with nursing and allied health teams in a genuinely team-oriented environment.

  • Professional growth – gain exposure to rehabilitation medicine, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary case reviews.

  • Balanced lifestyle – enjoy a Monday–Friday structure with phone on-call only, leaving weekends free to explore the Manning Valley.

  • Community connection – contribute to a hospital that plays a vital role in helping local people return home, work, and community life.

The facilities and services at Wingham Hospital

Wingham Community Hospital is a 16-bed rehabilitation facility with a strong multidisciplinary team and a focus on personalised rehab planning.

  • Rehabilitation ward: 16 beds dedicated to sub-acute and post-acute patients.

  • Allied health programs: Hydrotherapy pool, structured exercise programs, outpatient assessment and therapy.

  • Consultant support: Regular geriatrician and specialist input, with oversight available by phone when off-site.

  • Imaging & pathology: Access via nearby Manning Base Hospital (15 minutes away).

  • Technology & systems: CAP for clinical records, MedChart for prescribing, MedApp for guidelines, and My Health Learning for e-modules.

This setup makes Wingham ideal for doctors wanting to work in a team-led rehab environment, where you’ll play a central role in daily reviews, discharge planning, and case discussions.

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Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations

  • Patients recovering from strokes, spinal injuries, joint replacements, chronic deconditioning, and multi-trauma.

  • Referrals come from local GPs and transfers from acute care hospitals.

  • CMO manages daily reviews, ward rounds, discharge planning, and case discussions (with consultant input 3–4 times per week).

Complexity

  • Mix of neuro, ortho, and trauma recovery cases alongside chronic medical rehabilitation.

  • Strong emphasis on multidisciplinary rehab planning, with allied health leading much of the functional recovery work.

  • Medical officer role is central to coordination and oversight of patient care.

 

Staffing Levels

  • Medical: 1 x CMO on-site, with geriatrician/consultant oversight several days per week.

  • Nursing: Dedicated rehabilitation nursing team.

  • Allied health: Physiotherapy, OT, speech pathology, and social work integrated into daily care.

  • Specialist support: Consultants available by phone when off-site.

  • Backup services: Imaging, pathology, and urgent care via Manning Base Hospital (15 minutes away).

 

 

Hospital team and culture:

Wingham runs on a multidisciplinary rehab model, with doctors, nurses, and allied health working side by side. The team is small enough that everyone knows each other, and locums are quickly included in ward rounds and case planning. It’s a calm, supportive environment where the focus is on teamwork and seeing patients make real progress.

Mental health support:

Access to both EAP and DNA's partnership with MyMirror 
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Impact on local community:

Wingham Hospital plays a vital role in the Manning Valley health network, providing rehab care that isn’t available elsewhere locally. The work you do here helps patients transition from acute hospitals back to their homes and independence. For the community, it means fewer long transfers and more people able to recover close to family and support networks.

Accommodation & Travel details:

Flights, vehicle and accommodation all provided
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Things to see & do in Cooma:

Wingham is a relaxed riverside town in the Manning Valley, surrounded by rainforest, waterfalls, and beaches within easy reach.

  • Nature & wildlife: Explore Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, home to giant fig trees and flying fox colonies.

  • Waterfalls: Visit Ellenborough Falls — the tallest single-drop waterfall in NSW.

  • Beaches: Old Bar, Harrington, Forster and Seal Rocks are all easy weekend getaways.

  • Lifestyle: Enjoy country pubs, local markets, and a friendly small-town vibe just 10 minutes from Taree.

Whether you’re after quiet downtime or coastal escapes, Wingham offers a slower pace between shifts.

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