#527258 Staff Specialist Geriatric and General Medicine

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part-Time

An exciting new position has been created for an experienced Geriatrician with demonstrated practice in General Medicine. This position will facilitate and provide clinical management of complex elderly patients across General Medicine and Mental Health services. 

• Hours: Permanent Part-Time 28 hours per week/0.7FTE
• Classification: Staff Specialist Level 1 - Level 5 (Level election optional)
• Remuneration: In accordance with the NSW Health Staff Specialist Private Practice Remuneration. Level 1 range from $262,376 - $323,777 pa plus superannuation and salary packaging. Click here for further information Staff Specialist Private Practice Remuneration Levels

About Us: 

The General Medicine team at Calvary Mater Newcastle, known as “The Mater” are seeking a Geriatrician with experience in General Medicine and the care of complex older people in Mental Health Services.  This role will work closely with our two existing Geriatrics physicians and other General Medicine physicians within the Department.

Our team provide services in General and Acute Care Medicine carried out by experienced General Physicians with specialist training in respiratory, endocrinology, infectious diseases, geriatric medicine, gastroenterology and neurology.

About you:

To join our team we are seeking a Physican with;

• A Primary Medical Degree registrable with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Specialist training in Geriatric Medicine, including demonstrated experience and/or qualification(s) in General and Acute Care Medicine.  An interest in the care of complex older patients within mental health services is desirable.
• Demonstrated capacity for clinical leadership, a commitment to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching in medicine, nursing and allied health and willingness to participate in clinical research.
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance to promote quality and safety in health care with experience in and commitment to evidence based best practice

For further information please contact Dr Suzanne Wass, Director of General Medicine on email: suzanne.wass@calvarymater.org.au and phone: (02) 4014 4949.

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11%
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.