Geriatrician

Sante Recruitment.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Geriatrician to join a dynamic regional health service in New South Wales on a permanent full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist who enjoys a broad clinical role, multidisciplinary practice and the opportunity to contribute to the development of models of care for an ageing regional population.

The service values specialist input and provides an environment where your expertise can have a genuine impact on patient outcomes

Qualifications

• FRACP with specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Candidates expecting to attain FRACP within the next six months are encouraged to apply.
• SIMGs assessed by the RACP as Substantially Comparable are welcome to apply.
• International specialists from New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa and Hong Kong are encouraged to enquire, particularly those with at least 1–2 years of specialist experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Geriatric Medicine.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred clinical care.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive geriatric assessment and management.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop models of care for ageing regions.
• Contribute to teaching, education and professional development.
• Lead service development and improvement within a major regional hospital.
• Deliver patient-centred care across acute and extended care settings.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

FRACP and specialist registration

Eligibility for FRACP (within 6 months)

SIMG substantially comparable (RACP)

Job description

Geriatrician – Permanent Full-TimeRegional NSW | Major Regional Hospital | Specialist & SIMG Opportunity Lead high-quality, holistic care for an ageing population while making a meaningful contribution to a growing regional health service.

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Geriatrician to join a dynamic regional health service in New South Wales on a permanent full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist who enjoys a broad clinical role, multidisciplinary practice and the opportunity to contribute to the development of models of care for an ageing regional population.

The service values specialist input and provides an environment where your expertise can have a genuine impact on patient outcomes and the broader community.

The Opportunity

As a Geriatrician, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centred assessment and management of older patients across the acute and extended care settings.

You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of geriatric medicine services across the region. The role provides the opportunity to:

• Deliver specialist geriatric assessment and management.
• Provide holistic, patient-centred care to an ageing population.
• Work across acute and extended care environments.
• Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case management and care planning.
• Support the development and improvement of models of geriatric care.
• Provide specialist input and clinical leadership within a major regional service.
• Participate in teaching, education and professional development activities.

The Hospital

The hospital is a 200-bed acute and extended care facility providing a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to the surrounding regional and rural communities.

Services include:

• Medical services
• Surgical services
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Intensive Care
• Psychiatry
• Extended care
• Regional specialist services

The hospital functions as an important referral and healthcare hub for the surrounding rural population.

The region also experiences significant seasonal population growth during the annual fruit harvest, with approximately 10,000 itinerant workers from across Australia and overseas visiting the area.

This creates a diverse and interesting clinical environment and provides exposure to a broad range of presentations.

The Location – Regional NSW

Located in a vibrant regional city in New South Wales, this community offers an attractive combination of regional lifestyle, established infrastructure and professional opportunity.

The city is a major service centre for surrounding rural communities and provides access to a wide range of healthcare, education, retail and community services.

Lifestyle highlights include:

• Popular local zoo and family attractions.
• Scenic parks and open spaces.
• Heritage buildings and historic sites.
• Diverse cultural and community activities.
• Strong agricultural and tourism industries.
• A welcoming regional community.
• Excellent access to services and amenities expected of a major regional centre.

For doctors seeking a lifestyle outside metropolitan Sydney while maintaining access to comprehensive healthcare, education, retail and community facilities, this is an excellent regional environment in which to live and work.

The Requirements

• FRACP with specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Candidates expecting to attain FRACP within the next six months are encouraged to apply.
• SIMGs assessed by the RACP as Substantially Comparable are welcome to apply.
• International specialists from New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa and Hong Kong are encouraged to enquire, particularly those with at least 1–2 years of specialist experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Geriatric Medicine.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred clinical care.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team skills.

Why Apply?

• Permanent full-time Geriatrician position.
• Major 200-bed regional hospital.
• Broad acute and extended care services.
• Opportunity to influence models of geriatric care.
• Strong multidisciplinary working environment.
• Meaningful specialist role within a regional community.
• Excellent opportunity for experienced overseas-trained specialists.
• Supportive environment for eligible SIMGs progressing through the Australian specialist pathway.
• Attractive regional NSW lifestyle with comprehensive local amenities.

Interested? If you are a Geriatrician looking for a permanent regional NSW opportunity, we would be pleased to discuss the position, hospital and location with you confidentially.