The Position
Skilled Medical has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Specialist Geriatrician to commence a permanent position in regional Victoria.
The Staff Specialist Geriatrician shall provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to both inpatients and outpatients. The hospital has just completed construction of a purpose built 14 bed Sub acute Ward. Regular participation in on-call roster along with onsite GP’s for Medicine at the direction of the Director of Medical Services. With full recruitment this should be less than one in four. The incumbent will provide best practice care to an increasing number of elderly patients within the constraints of limited budgetary and resource allocations. The incumbent will be required to manage a multiple role components.The health service is seeking candidates with team leadership ability and experience in an emergency and Acute Medicine setting. You will also need to be able to work autonomously, handle multiple, competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Naturally, the role calls for effective communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stake holders.
Employee Benefits:
- Access to generous remote area salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development and other training opportunities
- An Attraction and Retention allowance will be negotiated
The Health Service
This regional hospital is located 3 hours North of Melbourne. It employs approximately 630 staff and services a 100 km radius area with an estimated catchment area of around 35,000 people.
The ED is a 24/7 department with access to on call Anaesthetic, Medical, Surgical and Obstetric consultants.
The Location
This town is well known as a former inland river trading ports, and its rich display of pioneering history.
Essential Criteria
• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent .
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision.
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is an international medical recruitment, placement and services firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist medical professionals with locum/temp and permanent placements.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with years of industry experience and is dedicated to assisting medical professionals in their work and careers.
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Robert Campbell by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.