Staff Specialist Geriatrician

Sante Recruitment; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Recruitment incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Bathurst Health Service in Bathurst, NSW, is seeking a Staff Specialist Geriatrician to provide specialist assessment and leadership for older patients with complex medical and functional needs within its expanding Aged Care and Older Persons multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a flexible 32-hour arrangement, with opportunities for education, research and service development across the Western NSW Local Health District, while supporting safe transitions from hospital to home or residential

Qualifications

• FRACP with specialist recognition in Geriatric Medicine.
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience in assessment and management of older patients with complex needs.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care.
• Interest in service development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive geriatric assessment and specialist consultation.
• Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences.
• Supporting patient-centred and family-inclusive care.
• Providing clinical leadership in the development of geriatric services.
• Mentoring and educating medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Driving service innovation and contemporary models of care.
• Supporting improved patient outcomes and patient flow.
• Contributing to reduced length of stay and effective discharge planning.

Skills

FRACP Geriatrics

Medical Board registration

Clinical leadership

Geriatric assessment

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

FRACP Fellowship

Job description

Staff Specialist Geriatrician | Bathurst NSW

Lead the Development of Contemporary Geriatric Services | Regional Lifestyle | Flexible 32-Hour Position

Bathurst Health Service | Western NSW Local Health District

Opportunity

Are you a Geriatrician looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the care of older people while enjoying an exceptional regional lifestyle?

Bathurst Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Staff Specialist Geriatrician to join its growing Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team.

About the Role

As Staff Specialist Geriatrician, you will provide specialist assessment, clinical care and leadership for older patients with complex medical and functional needs.

You will work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising:

• Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care
• ASET Registered Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist – Discharge Planner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist – AARCS
• Social Worker

Together, the team provides comprehensive geriatric assessment, proactive intervention, discharge planning and coordinated care to support safe transitions from hospital to home or residential aged care.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive geriatric assessment and specialist consultation
• Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences
• Supporting patient-centred and family-inclusive care
• Providing clinical leadership in the development of geriatric services
• Mentoring and educating medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance
• Driving service innovation and contemporary models of care
• Supporting improved patient outcomes and patient flow
• Contributing to reduced length of stay and effective discharge planning

About You

You will be a collaborative and patient-focused specialist with a commitment to improving healthcare for older people.

You Will Have

• FRACP with specialist recognition in Geriatric Medicine
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Strong clinical experience in the assessment and management of older patients with complex needs
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• An interest in service development, education and quality improvement
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A commitment to innovation and patient-centred care

Why Join Western NSW Local Health District?

Western NSW Local Health District provides healthcare services to communities across a large and diverse region of NSW.

This position offers the opportunity to join a supportive clinical environment while taking an active role in the development of geriatric services.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Genuine leadership and service development opportunities
• Teaching, research and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Recruitment incentives may be available to eligible candidates

Academic & Research Opportunities

Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to pursue Academic, Teaching or Research roles with one of the three partner universities within the District:

• University of Sydney – Dubbo Health Service
• Charles Sturt University – Orange Health Service
• Western Sydney University – Bathurst Health Service

About

About Bathurst Health Service Bathurst Health Service is part of the Western NSW Local Health District and is a major rural referral hospital providing a broad range of services, including:

• Critical care
• Specialist medical inpatient and outpatient services
• Surgery
• Mental health services
• Allied health services
• Specialist medical outreach services

Live and Work in Bathurst

Located just over three hours from Sydney, Bathurst offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity and regional lifestyle.

As Australia's Oldest Inland European Settlement, Bathurst Offers

• A rich history and vibrant culture
• Excellent schools
• More affordable housing compared with metropolitan Sydney
• A welcoming regional community
• Access to a wide range of sporting and recreational activities
• A relaxed regional lifestyle while remaining within reach of Sydney

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding specialist career while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of older people across regional NSW.