Deliver Comprehensive Older Persons' Care in a Progressive Tertiary ServiceAn exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Geriatrician to join the Aged Care Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital.This is a great opportunity to work within a large, well‐established geriatric service delivering acute, subacute and community‐based care across Hobart. With a strong education and research focus, this role provides both clinical breadth and academic opportunity in a highly collegial environment.Strong multidisciplinary and supportive team cultureLifestyle benefits of living in Tasmania - combining natural beauty with vibrant city living in HobartParticipate in continuous quality improvement, peer review, audit and Service DevelopmentOpportunities to develop research interests and academic leadershipRemuneration Package up to AUD $600k (commensurate with experience)The Role The Aged Care Department provides services across three Hobart sites, with 106 inpatient beds spanning Acute Older Persons' Care, GEM, and BPSD rehabilitation, plus a 12‐bed GEM at Home programme. The service includes 18 geriatricians supported by Registrars, Interns, and RMOs, with plans to expand geriatric involvement in the Emergency Department, including a potential dedicated Older Persons' ED role.You will provide high‐quality inpatient and outpatient geriatric services and contribute to community‐based care.Your responsibilities will include:Delivering specialist Geriatric Medicine services across acute, subacute and community settingsManaging referrals and providing consultative services within the hospital, including shared‐care orthogeriatricsCoordinating follow‐up care and maintaining strong communication with General Practitioners and community providersParticipating in inpatient rounds and scheduled outpatient clinicsContributing to outreach programs, including regional TAZREACH clinics (optional participation)Engaging in after‐hours roster and on‐call servicesThe department provides a diverse outpatient program supported by a dedicated aged care clinic nurse and closely linked to the co‐located Community Rehabilitation Unit.Clinics include:Memory disordersFalls and balanceMovement disordersGeriatric oncologyContinencePain managementEssential RequirementsHold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent overseas specialist qualification (CCT UK, CSCST –Ireland, ABIM – USA, RCPSC – Canada, Vocational Registration – NZ)Be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)Commitment to teaching and mentoring junior medical staffEngagement in research and service improvementExcellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skillsDedication to consumer‐centred, compassionate geriatric careThe Location Hobart offers a rare combination of career development and lifestyle. As Australia's second‐oldest capital city, it is known for its relaxed pace, strong sense of community, and outstanding natural surroundings.You will enjoy:A vibrant food and arts scene, including MONA and Salamanca MarketEasy access to hiking, sailing, beaches and national parksAffordable living compared with mainland capitalsA welcoming, family‐friendly environment with excellent schoolsTasmania is a place where doctors can truly balance a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life.What Head Medical can do for you Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We're the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we've helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it's important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we'll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we'll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.#J-18808-Ljbffr