Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer–Geriatrician | Bathurst

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd; Bathurst; Hybrid; AUD 140.000 - 210.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bathurst Health Service seeks a Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer–Geriatrician to lead contemporary geriatric services in a regional NSW setting. The role focuses on frailty, cognition, and complex comorbidity within a multidisciplinary team, with leadership across the aged care program and clinical governance initiatives.

You will engage in comprehensive geriatric assessment, consultanted care, and teaching while supporting flow from hospital to home and aged care facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist and/or overseas trained pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Strong clinical communication using IT and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on call roster and respond on site in a timely manner.
• Fellowship of the applicable College.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialist clinical care and leadership for older patients with frailty, cognitive impairment and complex comorbidity.
• Lead development of contemporary geriatric services and improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences.
• Mentor and educate medical, nursing and allied health staff.
• Drive quality improvement, service innovation and clinical governance initiatives.
• Support safe transitions from hospital to home or residential aged care.

Jobbeschreibung

Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer–Geriatrician | Bathurst

Shape the future of geriatric care in one of Australia's most vibrant regional communities.

Are you a passionate Geriatrician looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle? Bathurst Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Staff Specialist Geriatrician (PPT 0.8FTE) to join our growing Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of contemporary geriatric services, improve outcomes for older people, and enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of New South Wales' premier regional centres.

About the role

As the Geriatrician, you'll provide specialist clinical care and leadership for older patients experiencing frailty, cognitive impairment, complex comorbidities, functional decline, and other age-related syndromes. The position may also incorporate aspects of General Medicine as required.

You’ll work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising:

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

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

This role offers the opportunity to:

• lead and influence the development of geriatric services across Bathurst Health Service
• deliver comprehensive geriatric assessment and specialist consultation
• participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences
• support patient-centred and family-inclusive care
• mentor and educate medical, nursing, and allied health staff
• drive quality improvement, service innovation, and clinical governance initiatives
• contribute to improved patient outcomes, reduced length of stay, and enhanced patient flow.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Fellowship of the applicable College.

As a Visiting Medical Officer within NSW Health, you are required to hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as either an Individual Sole Trader or a Practice Company (no Trust Accounts) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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