Registrar - Geriatric Medicine
The Hospital
This major regional referral hospital provides a comprehensive range of:
- Acute and subacute medical services
- Specialist inpatient and outpatient care
- Community health services
- Mental health services
- Aged care services
As the principal referral centre for its region, the hospital offers exposure to a broad range of geriatric presentations while working within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
About JPS Medical Recruitment
We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and training services to connect doctors with positions that align with their long-term career goals. Our understanding of College pathways and training structures allows us to guide you clearly through the next stage of your development.
The Role
JPS Medical Recruitment is seeking Geriatric Medicine Registrars and Advanced Trainees interested in developing broad clinical expertise within a supported multidisciplinary environment at a major regional referral health service.
This full-time position provides exposure to the assessment and management of older patients across acute and subacute settings, with responsibility shared alongside experienced Geriatricians and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role includes comprehensive geriatric assessment, discharge planning, management of complex medical presentations and participation in coordinated care to optimise patient outcomes.
A Regional Training Partnership position is also available, offering the opportunity to combine regional training with metropolitan experience through a structured rotation, subject to the relevant training pathway.
Training & Development
Training is a key focus of this position, with opportunities that include:
- RACP Advanced Trainee position in Geriatric Medicine through the Victorian matching process or the Victorian Geriatric Medicine Training Program Regional Training Partnership.
- Regional Training Partnership with a metropolitan teaching hospital, providing one year of regional training followed by one year at the partner metropolitan service (subject to satisfactory performance and program requirements).
- Direct supervision from Consultant Geriatricians.
- Extensive multidisciplinary team experience across geriatric assessment and discharge planning.
- Exposure to both acute and subacute geriatric medicine.
- Training within an RACP-accredited Advanced Training setting. South West Healthcare is listed as an accredited setting with a maximum training duration of 12 months.
Why Consider This Role
- Regional referral service with broad geriatric medicine exposure.
- Structured Advanced Training opportunity through established Victorian pathways.
- Regional and metropolitan training experience available through the Regional Training Partnership.
- Strong multidisciplinary approach to complex older patient care.
- Close consultant supervision and supported clinical development.
- Opportunity to build experience across acute, subacute and community focused geriatric medicine services.
The Location
Enjoy the benefits of living in a vibrant regional coastal community offering a relaxed lifestyle, excellent schools, modern amenities and easy access to beaches, national parks and outdoor recreation, while remaining well connected to metropolitan Victoria.
Requirements
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
- Appropriate level of physician training relevant to the position.
- Demonstrated interest in Geriatric Medicine.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About JPS Medical Recruitment
We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and training services to connect doctors with positions that align with their long-term career goals. Our understanding of College pathways and training structures allows us to guide you clearly through the next stage of your development.
Apply Now!
For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact:
Ashleigh Mair – JPS Medical Recruitment
0456 169 954
ashleigh@jpsrecruit.com.au
If this role is not suitable but you would like to explore other full-time opportunities, please get in touch.