WMH Staff Specialist - Geriatrician

War Memorial Hospital is inviting applications from suitably qualified Geriatricians to join its multidisciplinary team to provide specialist consultant duties across a range of services. 

War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.

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The successful applicant will be involved in providing sub-acute inpatient aged rehabilitation care and participate in supporting the outreach Geriatric Flying Squad and the driving assessment clinic.

There will be an expectation to participate in the many educational activities of the hospital.  The appointee may also be offered a conjoint appointment within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales at a level commensurate with knowledge and experience.  The conjoint appointment may only be held during the tenure of the hospital appointment and no remuneration is attached to the University appointment.

There is a requirement for active involvement in clinical teaching, Morbidity & Mortality meetings, Quality Improvement initiatives, on-call and administrative duties as well as the potential for development of research activities and membership of other committees as required.

This 0.3FTE position is a fixed term part time role. Days are negotiable, based also on operational need.

Uniting is a not-for-profit organisation with competitive salary packaging.

This position is a part time temporary role.

All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.

Selection Criteria:

Please address all of the Selection Criteria in your application

1. Specialist qualifications in Geriatric or Rehabilitation Medicine (FRACP or FAFRM) and/or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award
2. Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
3. Recent clinical experience in community care, acute care & rehabilitation of older people
4. Demonstrated ability to work as a dynamic member of a multidisciplinary team and to understand and manage the individual needs of elderly rehabilitation patients and their carers
5. Previous demonstrable commitment to teaching, research and service planning
6. Proficiency in use of IT, electronic healthcare records and databases
7. Previous demonstrable experience in quality improvement and healthcare accreditation processes
8. Advanced verbal and written communication skills encompassing patients, carers and healthcare colleagues

Enquiries to: Jane McGuire, Executive Manager – 0404 336 966

WMH Application Guide: Application Guide

Position Description: PD - Staff Specialist

Applications Close: 11.30pm, 16th June 2025

WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.