Consultant GeriatricianRegional Victoria
Exceptional Lifestyle | Expanding Geriatric Service | IMG & UK Specialists Encouraged to Apply
Sante Recruitment
is recruiting on behalf of a major regional Victorian health service for a
Consultant Geriatrician
to join a progressive and expanding Geriatric Medicine department.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a growing specialist team delivering comprehensive geriatric care across acute, subacute, community and residential aged care settings. You'll enjoy a diverse clinical practice while contributing to creative models of care for an ageing population.
The Opportunity
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team where you'll play a key role in delivering specialist geriatric services and shaping the future of the department.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Providing specialist Geriatric Medicine services across inpatient and outpatient settings
Managing patients in acute, subacute, community and residential aged care environments
Participating in Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) services
Supporting Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) initiatives and geriatric consultation services
Contributing to the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
Delivering outreach services to residential aged care facilities
Supervising and mentoring physician trainees and junior medical staff
Participating in service development, quality improvement and multidisciplinary education
Helping develop innovative models of care for older patients
The Health Service
This large integrated regional health service provides comprehensive hospital and community healthcare across multiple campuses and is recognised for its commitment to high-quality,
patient-centred care.
The Geriatric Medicine Service Includes
34-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit
Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS)
Falls and Balance Clinic
Continence Service
Complex Geriatrics Clinics
Acute Geriatric Consultation Service
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
Expanding Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) service
One of Australia's largest public residential aged care programs
Enjoy
Affordable housing and excellent schools
Outstanding cafés, restaurants and wineries
Beautiful parks, walking trails and outdoor recreation
A welcoming and family-friendly community
Easy access to Melbourne and regional airports
Excellent work-life balance
A relaxed lifestyle without compromising your career opportunities
Why Join?
Expanding and progressive Geriatric Medicine department
Diverse inpatient, outpatient and community practice
Strong multidisciplinary support
Excellent teaching and leadership opportunities
Opportunities to shape innovative geriatric services
Outstanding regional lifestyle
Supportive employer committed to professional development
Requirements Applications Are Welcomed From
Specialists holding FRACP in Geriatric Medicine with Specialist Registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
RACP Advanced Trainees completing Geriatric Medicine Fellowship in **** or early ****
International Medical Graduates with a confirmed RACP Specialist Pathway interview date
International Medical Graduates assessed by the RACP as Substantially Comparable
UK CCT holders in Geriatric Medicine
Recent Zealand-trained Geriatricians
Sri Lankan Consultant Geriatricians with Australian or UK clinical experience
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