Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Hunter New England Local Health District

NSW Government -Hunter New England Local Health District

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Newcastle, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Staff Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, Kurri Kurri District Hospital

Permanent Part Time 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)

_We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Geriatrician for the provision of a comprehensive consultative geriatric service at Kurri Kurri District Hospital and to be involved in the supervision and education of junior doctors attached to the service._

Why come and work with us at Kurri Kurri District Hospital?

We provide high quality compassionate care to patients close to one of the fastest growing nonmetropolitan regions in

Australia

Be involved in building a new Geriatric service from the beginning, a chance to shape your future practice
Kurri Kurri Hospital is close to the new Maitland Hospital, and less than 30 minutes to John Hunter Hospital
Hold a primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine
Have demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in Geriatric Medicine
Dual training with General Medicine not essential but preferred
Be a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public
Participate and collaborate research and in the translation of research evidence into everyday clinical practice
Have demonstrated commitment to the supervision and teaching of trainees, medical students, and the multidisciplinary clinical workforce as well as an enthusiasm to ongoing personal education and growth

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionals Enjoy living and working in the Lower Hunter area

Kurri Kurri is a great community located centrally in the Lower Hunter Valley.

Located conveniently close to the M1 and Hunter Expressway, Kurri Kurri is the gateway to wine country and all its vineyards, golf courses, restaurants and attractions, 30 minutes to Newcastle and its pristine world-renowned beaches or the beautiful calm waters of Port Stephens.

The area is packed full of charming towns and villages, rolling vineyards and splendid National Parks.

Lots of choice of affordable housing and excellent local public and private schools and John Hunter Hospital is 30 minutes away and the new Maitland Hospital is only 20 minutes ' drive.

Find out more about the surrounding Maitland, Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions.

Need more information?

Applications Close: 3 September 2023
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Dr Jen Coleman, Director of Medical Services, Lower Hunter Sector

Application Enquiries:
Stacey Burbridge - Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential_

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.