Sante Recruitment on behalf of Sante by Ramberg Recruitment – Hobart TASDepartment of Geriatric Medicine is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine vacancies.Our Aged Care department at the Royal Hobart 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.Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of PhysiciansWith over 20 years experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.Please contact us on +61 2 80363182Summary of role requirements:Flexible hours availableMore than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this roleWork visa can be provided for this roleExpected salary: $320,000 - $380,000 per year
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