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FRACP Geriatrician Staff Specialist Major NSW Service Coastal City



Are you a FRACP Geriatrician and ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life? Then come and enjoy the spectacular coastline and pristine waterways in this spectacular NSW region, whilst still being part of a major teaching service. With great schools, affordable homes and acreages, this really does represent the best of all possible worlds.



You will be joining a large and innovative teaching service managing the clinical treatment of inpatients in public and private hospital settings (a total of nine inpatient settings), in acute or sub-acute beds. You will also be involved in providing geriatric medicine community clinics which emphasise dementia care and integration with other health professionals. You may also be required for tele-health consultations, which has been the focus of significant investment and service development efforts. You will be the medical representation within Aged Care Assessment Teams Teaching medical students and junior medical officers, participate in peer review, education programs with Geriatric Medicine as well as participate in on-call roster for Geriatric Medicine.



This stunning coastal area boasts some of Australia’s best beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants. Voted a top ten city in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2011’ guide, this diverse area is rich in history, arts, culture and has a thriving dining and shopping scene. With heaps of surf beaches, rivers and bushland, you will spend your days off surfing, fishing, boating, bushwalking or simply relaxing and being glad you made the move.





Applicants for FRACP Geriatrician Staff Specialist Major NSW Service Coastal City must have:                  

- A medical degree registrable with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent

- Demonstrated evidence of current and senior level experience in Geriatric Medicine

- Demonstrated experience and commitment to teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

- Demonstrated evidence of skills and interest in research and program development

- Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, guideline development and outcome measurement, along with highly developed communication skills with patients and staff.

-Involvement in quality improvement and research programs and ability to work in a computerised environment.

- Current vehicle license.



To discuss your interest in FRACP Geriatrician Staff Specialist Major NSW Service Coastal City contact Trish Hay at Plexus Medical Recruitment via info@plexusrecruitment.com.au and please quote position #8820



Job Closes 03/11/13