Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine - Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW

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Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine
Maitland Hospital, NSW
Permanent part time role 0.6 FTE (24 hrs/wk)

Are you a passionate and skilled Geriatrician looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving health service? Maitland Hospital is seeking a dedicated Geriatrician to provide a comprehensive consultative and inpatient and outpatient geriatric service, including Hospital in the Home, while contributing to medical education and advanced trainee supervision.

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Geriatrician to enhance our medical services. 

The role includes:

• Providing expert geriatric care to inpatients and consultative services.
• Delivering care through Hospital in the Home programs.
• Leading and contributing to educational activities for the Department of Medicine.
• Supervising advanced trainees, fostering the next generation of specialists.
• Willing to participate in clinical services development projects and change management.

Essential Criteria:

• Primary medical degree registered with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Geriatric Medicine).
• Recent, comprehensive experience in Geriatric Medicine.
• Dual Fellowship in Geriatric & General Medicine (desirable).

Maitland Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2022, replacing the old Maitland Hospital. It serves as the major referral and district hospital for the growing Lower Hunter region, providing a broad range of acute and specialist healthcare services.

Located in one of NSW’s fastest-growing areas, Maitland Hospital is designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. 

The facility features:

• 339 beds with capacity for future expansion
• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Comprehensive medical, surgical, and maternity services
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Modern imaging and diagnostic services
• State-of-the-art inpatient wards and rehabilitation services
• Hospital in the Home (HITH) programs

The Medical Department at Maitland Hospital is a key provider of specialist and acute medical care, with a strong focus on education, training, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Services include:

• General Medicine – providing comprehensive care for a diverse patient population
• Geriatric Medicine – inpatient care, consultative services, rehabilitation, and Hospital in the Home
• Acute and Chronic Disease Management – including heart failure, respiratory, oncology and diabetes services
• Palliative Medicine - providing direct clinical care to patients and families referred to our Palliative Care Service, with a strong focus on community-based care.
• Medical Education and Training – involvement in teaching, supervision of trainees, and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with Tertiary Centres – working closely with John Hunter Hospital and other Newcastle-based facilities for specialist referrals and shared patient care

Living and working in Maitland offers a multitude of benefits, making it an attractive choice for professionals:

• Community Feel – A welcoming, supportive environment with a strong sense of belonging.
• Great Lifestyle – Affordable living with a balance of urban amenities and a relaxed pace, close to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and Sydney.
• Natural Beauty – Picturesque parks, rivers, bushland, and vineyards for outdoor recreation.
• Family-Friendly – Excellent schools, recreational facilities, and community events.
• Rich Heritage – Historic sites, museums, galleries, and cultural attractions.
  Find out more about the Maitland, the surrounding Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions.

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. 

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options 
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community – ask us for more details.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.