Medical Specialist

**About us**

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs.

This role is working within the Dementia Centre supporting people living with dementia who are transitioning between different levels of care which could include hospital, residential aged care or home.

**Benefits**
- Market leading remuneration
- Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
- Additional training & career development opportunities
- Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
- Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys

**The opportunity**

The Medical Specialist position provides medical advice and senior support as part of the behaviour support services delivered by Dementia Support Australia (DSA). The role is part of a national team of medical specialists who participate in clinical reviews with DSA consultants and develop evidence-based research based on practice and contribute to the outcomes of the program.

**_ This is a Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Max Term contract up until July 2028, location flexible, preference is Victoria._**

**The role**
- Provide comprehensive assessments and clinical reviews for cases within DSA programmes.
- Relationship-building and engagement with stakeholders within public hospitals and residential aged care homes relevant to case reviews and program delivery.
- Support and education and medical supervision of a multidisciplinary team of Team Leaders, Dementia Consultants, and Dementia Support Coaches.
- Liaison with medical providers and other senior health stakeholders external to DSA.
- Contribute to the development of guidelines, protocols, administrative processes and clinical governance processes within DSA services.
- Participate in the development and operations of other programs within DSA, Dementia Centre and HammondCare.
- Be an active participant in a culture that models and empowers staff to work in accordance with HammondCare’s Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
- Ensure utilisation of a CRM system to project manage work, maintain accurate data management and communicate with customers regarding stages of work and service.
- Professionally interface with a range of stakeholders.
- Manage wisely and escalate risks where there is reputational risk.

**What do we need from you?**
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
- Current specialist registration with AHPRA as either a geriatrician or as a psychiatrist (Membership of the RANZCP Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age [FPOA] will be highly regarded). Applicants with >5 years of post-Fellowship experience will be preferenced
- Significant post-Fellowship experience within the public hospital system, ideally within a leadership role/roles
- Experience in the operational leadership of multidisciplinary teams and familiarity with reporting requirements
- Experience in operating effectively in a multi-site environment
- A current drivers’ licence and safe driving record
- Willingness to travel, including interstate
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathy and patience
- Highly-developed presentation skills, interpersonal and written communication skills

**To Apply**

**Pre
- Employment Checks**
- All short-listed applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references._
- From time to time, State and Territory health authorities require people engaging in work in their facilities to be vaccinated against certain diseases. Successful applicants may be required to obtain such vaccinations necessary, whether before or throughout the course of their employment with HammondCare, to enable them to work in these facilities._
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves._