General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine

Sante Recruitment; Taree; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Physician / Geriatrician to join an established medical service in a 0.5/0.5 FTE permanent role in regional New South Wales.

The position offers a balanced mix of General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, allowing clinical variety while focusing on the comprehensive care of older patients within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• FRACP or equivalent specialist qualifications.
• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, or eligibility for specialist registration.
• Experience in General Medicine.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in Geriatric Medicine.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care.
• Strong communication and clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient assessment and management.
• Management of complex and multi-system medical presentations.
• Clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Multidisciplinary case management.
• Consultation and advice to other clinical teams.
• Participation in teaching and supervision.
• Contribution to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive geriatric assessment.
• Management of frailty and complex comorbidities.
• Falls and functional assessment.
• Cognitive and dementia-related presentations.
• Medication and chronic disease management.
• Multidisciplinary care planning.
• Discharge planning and transition of care.
• Liaison with community and primary healthcare providers.
• Supporting patients and families with complex care needs.

Education

FRACP or equivalent specialist qualifications

Job description

Specialist – General Medicine & Geriatric Medicine

0.5 FTE General Medicine | 0.5 FTE Geriatric Medicine | Permanent Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to combine General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Physician / Geriatrician to join an established medical service in a role offering a unique 50/50 split between General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

This position is ideally suited to a physician who enjoys clinical variety and would value the opportunity to maintain a broad General Medicine practice while developing or continuing a special interest in the care of older patients.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work across two complementary specialties:

• 0.5 FTE – General Medicine
• 0.5 FTE – Geriatric Medicine

The role provides an opportunity to manage a diverse range of acute, complex and chronic medical conditions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams across both services.

The General Medicine component will provide exposure to a broad range of adult medical presentations, while the Geriatric Medicine component will focus on the comprehensive assessment and management of older patients with complex medical, functional and psychosocial needs.

This is an attractive opportunity for a physician seeking clinical diversity, professional development and a balanced specialist workload.

General Medicine

Within General Medicine, the successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and management of patients presenting with a broad range of acute and complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities May Include

• Inpatient assessment and management
• Management of complex and multi-system medical presentations
• Clinical decision-making and treatment planning
• Multidisciplinary case management
• Consultation and advice to other clinical teams
• Participation in teaching and supervision
• Contribution to clinical governance and quality improvement

Geriatric Medicine

The Geriatric Medicine component provides an opportunity to work with older patients presenting with complex and often multiple medical conditions.

The Role May Involve

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Management of frailty and complex comorbidities
• Falls and functional assessment
• Cognitive and dementia-related presentations
• Medication and chronic disease management
• Multidisciplinary care planning
• Discharge planning and transition of care
• Liaison with community and primary healthcare providers
• Supporting patients and families with complex care needs

The successful applicant will work alongside nursing, allied health and other medical professionals to provide patient-centred, holistic care.

A Collaborative Working Environment

• High-quality patient care
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical education and supervision
• Professional development
• Evidence-based practice
• Quality improvement and clinical governance

The position offers an excellent opportunity to build strong professional relationships across both General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

Why Consider This Role?

This position is particularly attractive for a physician who wants to avoid a highly narrow subspecialty role and instead maintain a broad and rewarding clinical portfolio.

The 0.5/0.5 Structure Provides

• Variety across two complementary specialties
• Broad General Medicine exposure
• Dedicated Geriatric Medicine component
• Opportunity to develop a special interest in complex older patients
• Strong multidisciplinary team environment
• Teaching and professional development opportunities
• Excellent work-life balance and career flexibility

International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) are encouraged to enquire.

Candidates who have received a RACP Comparable or Substantially Comparable outcome, or who are progressing through specialist recognition with the RACP, are welcome to discuss their eligibility.

Doctors approaching completion of UK, Irish or New Zealand specialist training may also be suitable, subject to individual RACP and AHPRA assessment and eligibility requirements.

About the Location

The position offers an opportunity to establish yourself within a supportive regional healthcare environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of regional Australia.

The location provides a combination of:

• Affordable housing
• Excellent lifestyle opportunities
• Strong community environment
• Quality schools and family services
• Access to outdoor and recreational activities
• A relaxed pace of life
• Excellent professional opportunities within a regional health service

For doctors looking to combine career progression with a better quality of life, this represents an excellent opportunity.

Requirements Applicants Will Ideally Have

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent specialist qualifications
• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, or eligibility for specialist registration
• Appropriate experience in General Medicine
• Experience or demonstrated interest in Geriatric Medicine
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and clinical leadership skills

SIMG applicants are encouraged to discuss their individual RACP/AHPRA pathway and eligibility with Sante Recruitment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a General Physician, Geriatrician or dual-trained physician seeking a varied permanent position combining General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.