Address#515211 Staff Specialist General Medicine/Geriatrics
Department of General Medicine
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Part-Time
An exciting new position has been created for an experienced Geriatrician with demonstrated practice in General Medicine. This position will facilitate and provide clinical management of complex elderly patients across General Medicine and Mental Health services.
- Permanent Part-Time (20 hours per week).
- Classification: Staff Specialist Level 1 (Level election is optional)
About the Role:
The Staff Specialist is responsible for participation in the General Medicine roster, provision of specialist geriatrician consultation and outpatient services, supervision, medical education, research and administration. The Staff Specialist works within an inter-disciplinary team to ensure timely, appropriate care and effective discharge strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and assist in post-graduate training in General, and Geriatric medicine.
- Provide education for undergraduates, Junior Medical Officers, Nursing and Allied Health Staff.
- Participate in the General Medicine inpatient roster, manage an inpatient team and timely discharges.
- Participate in outpatient services including, community visits, nursing home visits and outreach clinics.
- Provide specialist geriatrician consultation services to the hospital and twice weekly consultation to the co-located Mental Health Unit for elderly People.
What you bring:
- A Primary Medical Degree registrable with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or other specialist recognition as provided for the NSW (Non-Declared) AHO Staff Specialist Agreement or the Health Insurance Act 1973.
- Specialist training in General and Acute care Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine. An interest in the care of complex older patients within mental health services is desirable.
- Demonstrated capacity for clinical leadership, a commitment to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching in medicine, nursing and allied health and willingness to participate in clinical research.
The Calvary Mater Newcastle is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to Calvary Mater Newcastle on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information.
For further information please contact Dr Michael Hayes, Acting Director of General Medicine at *************@calvarymater.org.au or (02) 401 44***
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave.
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC check and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
