NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine - BRACE - Mona Vale Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to be part of the Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly (BRACE) team at Mona Vale Hospital is available.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 16
Duration: until 30 June 2028
Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
The Geriatrician will be part of the BRACE service which is a multidisciplinary team that provides outreach support to Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) and Northern Beaches Community residents that have an acute illness and are at risk of hospitalisation. As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BRACE is also working closely with RACFs to assist them in preparing for, and responding to, COVID-19 outbreaks.
The role has two key responsibilities:
1.Providing clinical management of RACF residents, including performing home
visits, telehealth consultations, and supporting other medical, nursing and allied health members of the team
2.Supporting RACFs during the COVID-19 pandemic by undertaking readiness activities (e.g. scenario testing and
advising on outbreak management plans) and being part of the 'Strike Force' team that would lead our response to a
COVID-19 outbreak in a RACF.
The role will be primarily based at Mona Vale Hospital, and Northern Beaches LGA, but may be required to support RACFs in other areas in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.
This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within 3 months may be considered.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Geriatric Medicine.
- Demonstrated experience in community-based Geriatric Medicine, preferably as part of a multidisciplinary community-based team.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and ability to drive
Need more information?
1)The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Jasmine Gilchrist on (02) 99986051 or email Jasmine.Gilchrist@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 1 March 2026
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
