The whole world needs you, you can be a Geriatrician anywhere, but what's different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Come and work in a meaningful place.
Our hospital and Department of Geriatric Medicine is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine vacancies.
Who are we?
Our hospital is a tertiary hospital in southern Tasmania, serving a population of 300,000. The hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, we collaborate with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
The Role
Our Aged Care department at our hospital has 66 inpatient beds for acute older persons' care across 3 sites in central Hobart - 20 acute beds; 36 subacute beds (Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)), plus 10 beds for patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia requiring slow stream rehabilitation; including an additional GEM at Home service.
There is strategic vision and exciting plans in place for a Perioperative Service (POPS) and additional acute admitting older persons unit beds. The Aged Care specialists provide multiple services to inpatients (including a consultative service and shared care orthogeriatrics model of 10-20 patients) and outpatients, as well as provide a robust educational program.
Clinics include memory, falls and balance and movement disorders. Geriatric oncology, continence and pain patients are also seen by individual specialists. All clinics involve Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and are supported by a dedicated aged care clinic nurse and closely associated with the Community Rehabilitation Unit which is co-located on the site. Clinics include a mix of face-to-face and telehealth (video/telephone) consultations. There is also the option to participate in regional TAZREACH Outreach clinics.
There are opportunities to pursue research interests and experiences as part of this role. The department provides a strong education program to undergraduates, allied health, nursing and postgraduates.
There is strong collegiality, stability, and energy within the group of 14 geriatricians.
The aged care department has an establishment of 7 FTE registrar positions which includes up to 4 advanced trainees in geriatrics, with the remainder being registrars in Geriatric Medicine. These positions are supported by 2 interns in acute geriatrics and 1 intern in orthogeriatrics; and 5 resident medical officers across the subacute services.
A few of our benefits:
- Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
- Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
- Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
- Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support on arrival
- Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
