Staff Specialist Geriatrician
2 hours ago
About the role
Annual base salary (80 hours per fortnight) - $182,106 - $266,677
This position is responsible for the provision of specialist Geriatric services to the highest practical standards to patients in the Older Person population in the West Moreton region which includes providing care to the patients in the in-patient Geriatric Unit, consultative services to general medical and surgical wards and Older Persons Mental Health, Ortho-geriatric service, specialised Geriatric clinics and participating in an on-call roster.
Older Person Services at Ipswich Hospital comprise the following combined in-house and community services:
- Acute Care of the Elderly unit
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management inpatient unit
- Orthogeriatric Service
- Residential Aged Care Support Service
- Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) team
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management in Hospital in the Home (GEMHITH)
- Geriatric Specialist Out-patient Service
The successful applicant will provide clinical care to patients and clinically manage, on a day-to-day basis, the associated multidisciplinary patient care team to ensure the provision of appropriate patient care. Provide professional leadership within a specialist medical area and provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members.
About you
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills which allow effective communication in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality assurance initiatives, as well as the ability to conduct audits and data analysis of key outcome measures.
- Experience in relevant areas of inpatient and outpatient care.
- A sound knowledge of contemporary Human Resource issues including time management, Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination, and Code of Conduct.
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
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