Geriatric Medicine

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time
** Position Classification**: Staff Specialist

**Hours Per Week**: Varied (based on full-time, part-time roles available)

**Requisition ID**: REQ397722

**_ Are you looking for a sea change, a new career opportunity or to gain greater work life balance?_**

A variety of full-time and part-time Staff Specialist positions have become available across the district for Geriatricians to join our team in the provision of Specialist Aged Care in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. This will involve working with other specialists within the Division of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care to provide consultant level care for inpatients at district hospitals with the support of a dedicated junior staff team, as well as providing consultation services to satellite hospitals, outpatient and community consultations and outreach to RACF.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Aged Care Service consists of district-wide acute, sub-acute, ambulatory care and community aged care services. This involves inpatient, outpatient and consultation services as well as the provision of specialist geriatric advice on the management of patients and facilitation of patient to appropriate geriatric services throughout the district.

There is an expectation that these positions will be involved in quality improvement projects and supervision of junior medical officers and medical students. A current NSW drivers licence is essential as travel between sites is required.

**Live by the beach on the beautiful NSW South Coast.** Wollongong is a beautiful seaside city nestled between the dramatic Illawarra escarpment and the ocean. Located only an hour’s drive south of Sydney it provides access to city life in a semi-rural setting. Commute times are short; and when you’re not at work, you can relax on some of the country’s best beaches, explore the stunning coastal rainforests and outdoor adventure activities or enjoy the local dining, shopping, galleries and theatres - all contributing to a perfect work-life balance.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team. Successful applicants will play a key role in helping shape the Service for the future.

**Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.**

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary/permanent full-time and part-time positions.

**Please note**:Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

**Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.**

All NSW Health Category A workers are required to receive three doses of an approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine and one dose of the current southern hemisphere influenza vaccine registered for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration to be considered compliant. You will be required to provide a record of your vaccination status if successful.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine and/or equivalent specialist recognition.
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
- Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health serv