Specialist – General Medicine & Geriatric Medicine0.5 FTE General Medicine | 0.5 FTE Geriatric Medicine | Permanent Opportunity
An excellent opportunity to combine General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work across two complementary specialties:
0.5 FTE – General Medicine
0.5 FTE – Geriatric Medicine
The role provides an opportunity to manage a diverse range of acute, complex and chronic medical conditions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams across both services.
The General Medicine component will provide exposure to a broad range of adult medical presentations, while the Geriatric Medicine component will focus on the comprehensive assessment and management of older patients with complex medical, functional and psychosocial needs.
This is an attractive opportunity for a physician seeking
clinical diversity, professional development and a balanced specialist workload
.
General Medicine
Within General Medicine, the successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and management of patients presenting with a broad range of acute and complex medical conditions.
Responsibilities may include:
Inpatient assessment and management
Management of complex and multi-system medical presentations
Clinical decision-making and treatment planning
Multidisciplinary case management
Consultation and advice to other clinical teams
Participation in teaching and supervision
Contribution to clinical governance and quality improvement
Geriatric Medicine
The Geriatric Medicine component provides an opportunity to work with older patients presenting with complex and often multiple medical conditions.
The role may involve:
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Management of frailty and complex comorbidities
Falls and functional assessment
Cognitive and dementia-related presentations
Medication and chronic disease management
Multidisciplinary care planning
Discharge planning and transition of care




Liaison with community and primary healthcare providers
Supporting patients and families with complex care needs
A Collaborative Working Environment
You will join an experienced and supportive medical team with a strong focus on:
High-quality patient care
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Clinical education and supervision
Professional development
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement and clinical governance
Why Consider This Role?
This position is particularly attractive for a physician who wants to avoid a highly narrow subspecialty role and instead maintain a
broad and rewarding clinical portfolio
.
The ******* structure provides:
Variety across two complementary specialties
Broad General Medicine exposure
Dedicated Geriatric Medicine component
Opportunity to develop a special interest in complex older patients
Strong multidisciplinary team environment
Teaching and career development opportunities
Excellent work-life balance and career flexibility
International Medical Graduates
International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) are encouraged to enquire.
Candidates who have received a
RACP Comparable or Substantially Comparable outcome
, or who are progressing through specialist recognition with the RACP, are welcome to discuss their eligibility.
Doctors approaching completion of UK, Irish or New Zealand specialist training may also be suitable, subject to individual
RACP and AHPRA assessment and eligibility requirements
.
Requirements
Applicants will ideally have:
Fellowship of the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
or equivalent specialist qualifications
Specialist registration with the
Medical Board of Australia
, or eligibility for specialist registration
Appropriate experience in General Medicine
Experience or demonstrated interest in Geriatric Medicine
Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care
Solid communication and clinical leadership skills
SIMG applicants are encouraged to discuss their individual
RACP/AHPRA pathway and eligibility
with Sante Recruitment.
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