Registrar - Geriatric Medicine - 2027

About the role

The Advanced Physician Training in Geriatric Medicine position at Alfred Health offers a unique opportunity to gain outstanding clinical experience in a supportive and stimulating environment. Trainees will rotate through a broad range of innovative geriatric services at Alfred Health, including geriatric evaluation and management, dementia and delirium specific wards, community-based substituted inpatient geriatric evaluation and management (Better at Home), psychiatry of old age, inpatient consultation service at Alfred Hospital across the wards and the emergency department, ortho-geriatrics, trauma geriatrics, and services provided by Cabrini Health.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of geriatric services including geriatric evaluation and management, dementia and delirium specific wards, community-based substituted inpatient geriatric evaluation and management (Better at Home), psychiatry of old age, inpatient consultation service at Alfred Hospital across the wards and the emergency department, ortho-geriatrics, trauma geriatrics, and services provided by Cabrini Health.
• Gain experience in general and specialty outpatient clinics such as Continence, Falls, Wound, and Memory Clinics.
• Engage in established Residential (Mobile Assessment and Treatment Services (MATS)) and Community ACAS visits.
• Complete a rural rotation to Bass Coast Hospital.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a current medical degree and be registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Have completed a minimum of one year of postgraduate training in geriatric medicine or a related field.
• Be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• A medical degree from an approved university.
• A minimum of one year of postgraduate training in geriatric medicine or a related field.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Excellent clinical skills and experience in geriatric medicine.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in geriatric assessment and management.

Benefits

Trainees will benefit from:

• A supportive and stimulating environment with experienced supervisors.
• Opportunities for research and professional development.
• Access to a wide range of geriatric services and clinics.
• Rotation to Cabrini Health for additional training and experience.
• Opportunity to participate in the centralised match for Advanced Trainees in Geriatric Medicine in Victoria.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be discussed during the interview process.