Consultant Geriatrician | Staff Specialist / Senior Staff SpecialistWide Bay, Queensland | Fraser Coast | Excellent Lifestyle & Career OpportunitySante Recruitmentis seeking experienced and compassionateStaff Specialists and Senior Staff Specialists in Geriatric Medicineto join the Internal Medicine team withinWide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geriatrician to join a supportive multidisciplinary service and play an important role in delivering high-quality care to an ageing population across the Fraser Coast.
The Opportunity
You will provide specialist geriatric medical services across inpatient and outpatient settings, working closely with physicians, nursing, allied health and other medical teams.
The role provides opportunities to contribute to:
Comprehensive assessment and management of older patients with complex medical needs
Inpatient geriatric medicine and consultation services
Multidisciplinary care planning and clinical decision-making
Clinical leadership and service development
Education and supervision of junior medical staff and physician trainees
Quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives
Development of geriatric medicine services across the region
Collaborative models of care supporting older patients and their families
This is an opportunity to join an established medical service where your experience and clinical leadership will be highly valued.
About You
To be considered, you will have:
Fellowship of theRoyal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)with specialist recognition in Geriatric Medicine, or equivalent
Specialist registration or eligibility for specialist registration withAHPRA
Demonstrated experience in Geriatric Medicine and the management of complex older patients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care
An interest in teaching, clinical leadership and service development
International Medical Graduates (SIMGs)
With relevant overseas specialist qualifications are encouraged to enquire, subject to eligibility for specialist assessment and AHPRA registration.
Why Join Wide Bay?
The Fraser Coast offers an outstanding combination ofcareer opportunity and coastal lifestyle.
Enjoy:
Beautiful beaches and waterfront living
Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
Affordable housing compared with metropolitan Queensland
A relaxed regional lifestyle with excellent amenities
Easy access toK'gari (Fraser Island)and the Outstanding Barrier Reef region
Excellent fishing, boating, walking and outdoor activities
A welcoming and supportive medical community
Convenient air connections to Brisbane
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to develop a rewarding long‐term career inGeriatric Medicinewhile making a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of older people across the Fraser Coast.
You will join a service that valuesclinical excellence, multidisciplinary teamwork, education and continuous improvement, with genuine opportunities to contribute to the future development of regional geriatric services.
Interested?
If you are aGeriatrician looking for your next Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist opportunity in Queensland, we would be pleased to have a confidential discussion.