• Glenroy
• Part time, fixed Term - Parental leave cover until Dec 2021
• Be part of a specialist team supporting community clients living with dementia and memory loss

Interviews for short listed candidates will commence prior to advertisement closing date.

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Geriatrician you will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality, client oriented community geriatric medical assessment and management services.
• Participating in the multidisciplinary team management of clients
• Work collaboratively with General Practitioners and colleagues to ensure the client’s ongoing medical and allied health care is optimal.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and technical skills by keeping up to date with new developments in Gerontology clinical practice.
• Understand and apply the principles of clinical risk management to provide safe and effective care.
• Conduct consultations through telehealth as required and and when appropriate.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Experience and special interest in working with clients who have dementia and memory loss
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor or Surgery (MBBS) and specialist qualification in gerontology
• Proven track record of excellence in clinical service delivery with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality in all prepared work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, medical research, audit, continuous quality improvement and other activities that improve client care.
• Experience in community Gerontology practice

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.