Staff Specialist Geriatrician | Bathurst NSWLead the Development of Contemporary Geriatric Services | Regional Lifestyle | Flexible 32-Hour Position
Bathurst Health Service | Western NSW Local Health District
The Opportunity
Are you a
Geriatrician
looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the care of older people while enjoying an exceptional regional lifestyle?
Bathurst Health Service
is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative
Staff Specialist Geriatrician
to join its growing
Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team
.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist clinical leadership while helping shape and develop contemporary geriatric services across the Bathurst Health Service.
The successful specialist will work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for older people experiencing frailty, cognitive impairment, complex comorbidities, functional decline and other age-related syndromes.
The role may also incorporate aspects of
General Medicine
, as required.
About the Role
As Staff Specialist Geriatrician, you will provide specialist assessment, clinical care and leadership for older patients with complex medical and functional needs.
You will work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising:
Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care
ASET Registered Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Discharge Planner
Clinical Nurse Specialist – AARCS
Social Worker
Together, the team provides comprehensive geriatric assessment, proactive intervention, discharge planning and coordinated care to support safe transitions from hospital to home or residential aged care.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
Providing comprehensive geriatric assessment and specialist consultation
Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences
Supporting patient-centred and family-inclusive care
Providing clinical leadership in the development of geriatric services
Mentoring and educating medical, nursing and allied health professionals
Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance
Driving service innovation and contemporary models of care
Supporting improved patient outcomes and patient flow
Contributing to reduced length of stay and effective discharge planning
About You
You will be a team-oriented and patient-focused specialist with a commitment to improving healthcare for older people.
You Will Have
FRACP with specialist recognition in Geriatric Medicine
Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Strong clinical experience in the assessment and management of older patients with complex needs
A collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care
An interest in service development, education and quality improvement
Strong communication and leadership skills
A commitment to innovation and patient-centred care
Why Join Western NSW Local Health District? Western NSW Local Health District provides healthcare services to communities across a large and diverse region of NSW.
This position offers the opportunity to join a supportive clinical workplace while taking an active role in the development of geriatric services.
Benefits May Include
Supportive and collaborative clinical workplace
Genuine leadership and service development opportunities
Teaching, research and professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Recruitment incentives may be available to eligible candidates
Academic & Research Opportunities
Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to pursue
Academic, Teaching or Research roles
with one of the three partner universities within the District:
University of Sydney – Dubbo Health Service
Charles Sturt University – Orange Health Service
Western Sydney University – Bathurst Health Service
Candidates interested in these opportunities can enquire with the relevant Head of Clinical School.
About
About Bathurst Health Service Bathurst Health Service is part of the
Western NSW Local Health District
and is a major rural referral hospital providing a broad range of services, including:
Critical care
Specialist medical inpatient and outpatient services
Surgery
Mental health services
Allied health services
Specialist medical outreach services
The service plays an important role in delivering specialist healthcare to the Bathurst region and surrounding communities.
Live and Work in Bathurst Located just over
three hours from Sydney
, Bathurst offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity and regional lifestyle.
As Australia's Oldest Inland European Settlement, Bathurst Offers
A rich history and vibrant culture
Excellent schools
More affordable housing compared with metropolitan Sydney
A welcoming regional community
Access to a wide range of sporting and recreational activities
A relaxed regional lifestyle while remaining within reach of Sydney
This is an opportunity to build a rewarding specialist career while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of older people across regional NSW.
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