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* Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time may be considered)
GEM at Home HMO position
* Location: Sunshine
* Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time may be considered)
* Salary: HM12 – HM20
About The Role
Are you a junior doctor looking for a unique and flexible role that offers unparalleled learning opportunities and skill acquisition fit for a future career in General Practice or Geriatric Medicine? Look no further than Gem@Home
Gem@Home is seeking a dynamic junior doctor who is eager to make a difference in the lives of our patients. As a Gem@Home junior doctor, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our Advanced Trainee and Geriatrician who will provide mentorship and support as you navigate the exciting world of community-based healthcare.
In this role, you will have the flexibility to choose your working days (if part-time), allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. You will be based at our office/hub located at Sunshine Hospital, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients.
If you are a motivated and compassionate junior doctor who is ready to take the next step in your career, apply for the Gem@Home junior doctor position today and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a leader in community healthcare. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients every day.
GEM at Home
* Aiming to enable earlier discharge of patients over the age of 65 whose family and/or carers can support them at home whilst they continue to make functional and cognitive improvements following hospital admission
* Provides comprehensive Geriatric care and assessments from the patient's home. Referred by Western Health acute and subacute wards via SNAP (Subacute and Non-acute Assessment and Pathways) and external healthcare networks.
* Up to 20 virtual beds with a length of stay varying from 1-4 weeks depending on patient's progress
Role Available
* Full-time – Monday – Friday role (no weekends)
* Part-time may be considered - working days are negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role include providing patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting phone calls (including telehealth) to patients and other specialties/GPs, liaising with inpatient teams, completing admissions in the patient's home and completing discharge summaries in a timely manner. To excel in this role, you must have an Australian Driver's license and be willing to perform home visits with support from our team.
About You
* Current APHRA registration- Medical practitioner
* Post-graduate Year 3 or above at the time of commencement
* Valid Australian driver's license
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement
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About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation And Benefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
* Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
* Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
* Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
* Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
* Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
* Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about Patient Care, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 31st July 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact
Dr Barbara Sabangan: barbara.sabangan@wh.org.au
Dr Nicholas Voon: Nicholas.voon@wh.org.au
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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