Specialist in Geriatric Medicine - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Employment Type: Part Time (24 hours per week), Permanent Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist Total Salary Package: $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) Package inclusive of: Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran Closing Date: 27 November 2024 About the Role: The Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) provides integrated and effective services for rehabilitation, aged care and community care throughout the ACT.This includes healthcare and support for people with acute, post-acute and long-term illnesses.The Department of Geriatric Medicine, at Canberra Health Services, promotes healthy aging through the care of older adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings based at the Canberra Hospital, a tertiary teaching hospital and at the University of Canberra Hospital, a stand-alone Sub-acute facility.The department provides care in the following areas: Acute Care Subacute Care Ortho-geriatric Medicine Community Care (RADAR) and specialist input to specialist dementia care unit (SDCU).This position will report to the Clinical Director of Geriatric Medicine and is expected to work across Canberra Hospital and UCH campuses.Geriatricians will work across Acute Care of the Elderly ward, Sub-Acute ward (UCH) and Community Geriatrics, on a rotational basis.Consultants will also contribute to education, training, quality improvement and research, within the department.Minimum Requirements: Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care.It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region.More information can be found on the CHS website.Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace.As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr