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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Physician with a special interest in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics to join a progressive healthcare service in New Zealand.

This role is ideal for an experienced Geriatrician looking to make a meaningful impact in elderly care, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering comprehensive geriatric services, supporting acute and rehabilitation care, and contributing to the development of innovative models for healthy ageing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist geriatric and internal medicine services, including inpatient consultative support across medical and surgical teams.
• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments, including frailty, cognitive, and capacity evaluations, particularly for complex and pre-operative patients.
• Support orthopaedic and surgical services with perioperative geriatric care and risk assessment.
• Oversee and contribute to rehabilitation services to ensure optimal patient recovery and functional outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, including collaboration with allied health professionals and community services.
• Lead and support healthy ageing initiatives, contributing to service development and strategic planning.
• Participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement activities.
• Deliver teaching and supervision to junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and shaping of geriatric services within the region.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Specialist qualification in Internal Medicine and/or Geriatrics (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in Geriatric Medicine, including management of complex and frail elderly patients.
• Experience providing consultative services across medical and surgical specialities.
• Experience in rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical cases independently.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Experience in service development or leadership roles within geriatric medicine.
• Experience working in community or integrated care settings.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in geriatric care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership capability with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to holistic, patient-centred care.

Professional Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to improving the quality of life for elderly patients.
• Interest in innovation, service development, and healthy ageing initiatives.
• Dedication to continuous professional development and education.