Job Type: Contract position | Casual positionJob DescriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description: Work for one of Australia's leading health service groups St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)Fitzroy and St George's campusesJob description Friendly, dynamic and supportive team workplace Excellent benefits including salary packaging Locum Consultant Geriatrician(s) up to Full-TimeCommencing September 28th **** through to at least Jan 17th ****About the RoleWe are looking for a dedicated, flexible Consultant Geriatrician or Geriatricians to work within the Department of Geriatric Medicine, deployed into a range of areas to support extended leave cover.
The commitment in terms of hours and duration will be negotiated by mutual agreement based on the availability of the successful applicant(s) and SVHM's service requirements.While the existing need is through to January 17, ****, it is likely that service growth or other staffing needs will create an opportunity of greater duration.
As a successful applicant, you will become part of a dynamic team which works across clinical rotations in acute and subacute care, consultation in public and private hospitals, transition and residential care facilities, specialty clinics and home, virtual and community services.
You will be involved in the teaching of medical students from the University of Melbourne, junior medical and other staff, including participation in the supervision and mentoring of Advanced Trainees.You will be expected to become involved in hospital activities, including committees and other quality improvement or research activities.
Classifications for this position will range depending on experience, according to the Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement ********* or its successor.




Given the short-term nature of the role, candidates with existing familiarity with St Vincent's and its systems are preferred.A detailed position description is available and enquiries can be made to Dr Richard Kane, Clinical Director of Geriatric Medicine, Home & Community Services via St George's Hospital *********) or ****** ContributionEnthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a strong clinical, safety and quality focus, excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to service development and improvementFull Registration with the Medical Board of Australia FRACP in Geriatric Medicine (or equivalent)Driver's LicenceMember of ANZSGM (desirable)Current National Criminal History check (or willing to obtain)What we offerSalary PackagingIncrease your take home pay!
Employee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness PassportYour pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationCareer development & advancement encouragedCulture of continuous improvementAbout the Department of Geriatric MedicineThe Department of Geriatric Medicine provides excellent multidisciplinary care across the continuum from the emergency department, acute and subacute bed-based services through to transition and residential, ambulatory and home-based care.




Clinical services are based at St Vincent's Hospital in Fitzroy and St Georges Health Service (SGHS) in Kew and extend into our catchment community from both locations.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and-or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations-vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19.Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
Please contact us if you would like to know more.Closing Date: 13 August *******:59pmReconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees.As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https:-- or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
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📌 Locum Consultant Geriatrician (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne