Geriatrician, Sessional

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time**Hours per fortnight** - 70**Job Category**:

- Medical - Specialist**Req Id -** 2130- Be a key player in our expanding Department of Geriatric Medicine
- Deliver specialist geriatric care across various programs and support quality and safety initiatives
- Temporary Part Time 70 hours per fortnight (long service leave until 19/01/2025)

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.- The Department of Geriatric Medicine has expanded to include 12 geriatricians, and up to 7 accredited advanced trainee in geriatric medicine.-
- We are also in the process of opening the Specialist Dementia Care Program later in 2023.- We are a friendly and collegial bunch of geriatricians, with strong focus on patient-centred care to ensure that personal, connected, safe, and effective care is delivered.- We provide a supportive working environment for our junior and senior medical staff**About the role**
- Temporary part-time leave cover until January 2025- Provide specialist clinical care within Geriatric Medicine, and may involve rotation to different programs of Geriatric Medicine.- Poses an ability to work within a small team whilst liaising effectively with the broader geriatric services team and other areas of Barwon Health.- Participate in teaching and education of Deakin University medical student, junior medical staff including geriatric medicine advanced trainee, and nursing staff.- Participate in the departmental quality and safety activities, and service development initiatives.-
**Are you a Specialist Geriatrician looking to work in the Geelong region?**
- Do you have the following qualifications? If so, this may be the opportunity for you
- A basic medical degree, registrable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with specialist training in geriatric medicine
- We are currently undergoing organisational restructuring and refining our geriatric medicine service to better serve the community in the Greater Geelong region. It will give you the opportunity and experience in developing and refining the Geriatric Medicine Service.

**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

**About Geelong**
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
- To learn more about the region, click here.**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further infor