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Form of workHead Medical are seeking post foundation doctors possessing 12-18 months experience within General Medicine with an interest in Aged Care. You will be based in Wollongong, New South Wales.
- Enjoy great surf beaches, amazing bushwalks, local culture and food, wine and arts festivals.
- Geriatrician led interdisciplinary care
- A variety of fantastic restaurants, great shopping, acclaimed wineries, exciting attractions, national parks, and all with a warm and temperate climate
- Involvement in Audit and Quality Improvement
The Role
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed base of more than 500 beds. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
This is a great opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team providing effective medical services within a patient centres geriatric model of care. The role entails ensuring the Delirium and Dementia Care Standards as well as Falls and Osteoporosis Standards are met . You will play an integral part of the multidisciplinary where you will take a leadership role, providing a high level of support to the Aged Care service medical team with engagement in both audit and quality improvement activities.
The Location
Relax on white sand beaches all along the stunning coastline. Or indulge in outdoor activities like the excellent snorkelling and diving in a magical aquatic reserve, iconic surf breaks, a tranquil lake and river where you can test your SUP or kayaking skills, or a batch of activities that will get your adrenaline flowing.
The area is bordered by the mountains, coastal plains and over 100 magnificent beaches. This beautiful natural environment plays a central role in the quality of life of the local community. Commute times are short; and when you’re not at work, you can relax on some of the country’s best beaches! Visit the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, explore the stunning coastal rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and outdoor adventure activities or enjoy the local dining – all contributing to a perfect work-life balance.
You can find out more about the region Here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.
