Locum Specialist in Aged Care (Full Time)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Applications are open for a Locum Consultant Specialist in Aged Care / Geriatric Medicine to join the dynamic Health of Older Persons Department at Alfred Health to work Full Time (38 hours per week) backfilling sabbatical leave from 3 March 2025 through to 31 August 2025. 

The Health of Older Persons Department supervises Advanced Trainees in Geriatric Medicine and values a commitment to quality patient orientated care through collaboration and research.

Suitable applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Geriatric Medicine, specifically within Trauma or Perioperative Medicine, is required as well as meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Geriatric Medicine.

Enquiries: Dr Ronald Leong, Deputy Director, Aged Care via email to [email protected] 

Applications close: Monday 6th January 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au