Staff Specialist - Community Geriatrician - 1 FTE

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time – 1 FTE
Location: Campbelltown Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Staff SpecialistRequisition ID: REQ487799
Application Close Date: 22/05/2024
Contact Details: Victoria Blight - 0409 776 094 |Applications from agencies will not be acceptedAbout The Opportunity
Campbelltown Community Health Centre is recruiting for a Staff Specialist to complement and enhance the current Geriatric Department.Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.What you'll be doing
Provide clinical management and treatment of community and residential aged care patients referred to the COPILOT service in SWSLHD. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.Additional Information * Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in the specialty of Geriatrics.

• Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice in acute community geriatric medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organization, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilization of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
• Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

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