Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1865161
About the role
The Geriatric Medicine Registrar at SWH will have direct but shared responsibility for the treatment of geriatric patients at SWH. They will provide medical assessment and management as member of the multi-disciplinary team in the Geriatric department. The position will enable an effective and active role in the Geriatric assessment and discharge planning of patients resulting in best possible outcome for the patient and their families.
This position is a fixed-term full time role for 12 months and is available for application via either:
Regional training partnership (RTP)
SWH has established a regional training partnership (RTP) with St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne (SVHM, metro site). RTP position provide a unique combination and training opportunity with a blend of exposure to rural healthcare along with training at partner Metro site. We are offering one RTP position for ATs (1 year at SWH and 1 year at SVHM based on satisfactory performance). RTP position is offered to ATs outside of PMCV match and is fully endorsed by VGMTP.
What you bring
The successful applicant will hold current Registration Certificate of the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia and is able to demonstrate a commitment to providing safe, high quality patient care with a view to ongoing learning and self-development.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams are essential to the success of this position.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
We at SWH are the main healthcare provider in Southwest Victorian region catering to the needs of approximately 110,000 regional and rural Australians in 2 campuses (Warrnambool and Camperdown) with over 2500 staff.
As an organisation, SWH prides themselves on their values, Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon Southwest sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
Warrnambool is one of the fastest-growing regional cities in Victoria. Major primary industries include health, education, retail, tourism, dairy, food production, manufacturing, meat processing, professional services, and new-age energy. It provides great work life balance and have all the amenities required.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
For VGMTP - RTP position, applicants must apply through South West Healthcare's website following the links to careers. Applicants will also need to apply to St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
PMCV match applican ts must apply through both PMCV and South West Healthcare's website, following the links to careers.
All applications must include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of three (3) referees by Friday 25 July 2025. Other documents you feel are relevant may also be attached: however this is limited to 5 documents and there is also a size limitation of no greater than 2 Mega Bytes.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 , with the appropriate Registrar classification.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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