Position Title: Consultant Psychiatrist in Specialist Mental Health Services

Employment Type:

• Permanent Full Time
• Permanent Part Time

Directorate: Mental Health Services
Division: Not specified
Department: Not specified
Location: Hospital Region
Enterprise Agreement / Classification: Medical Specialists - Hospital Specialists (Fulltime)
Hours per Fortnight: Not specified

Position Summary:
Join our team in a pivotal role focused on delivering specialized services to clients within the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD), Community Living (CL), and eating disorder programs. You'll collaborate closely with medical specialists within a dual governance model, spearheading the development of our specialist programs in alignment with recommendations from the Royal Commission. Take the lead in establishing a RANZCP accredited training program while providing supervision to junior medical, nursing, and allied health staff within our dynamic team. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery and contribute to the professional development of our team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical governance leadership.
• Provide clinical and operational support and supervision to junior medical staff and Nurse Practitioners to deliver the best care.
• Provide Clinical leadership to all staff to build upon capability and expertise by facilitating in-service education sessions, input at MDT Clinical meetings, and secondary consultation.
• Participation in educational activities (e.g., Teaching, Professorial Reports, Journal Club, Grand Rounds, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with GPs, community prescribers, and Mental health practitioners to increase expertise and capacity to prescribe pharmacotherapies for patients (e.g., Opiates).
• Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed following Hospital policy and procedure.
• Develop and lead research projects and lead innovation.

Skills and Experience:

• FRANZCP with/without advanced certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant clinical experience and clinical competence required for the level of position.
• Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff/ nursing staff.
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Effective organizational skills, with respect to time management and delegation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Displays and expresses a high level of ethics regarding patients, colleagues, and the organization.

Culture & Benefits:
At the Hospital, we recognize our staff as our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers, and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Hybrid working model - On-site and Off-site.
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays.
• Discounted on-site parking.
• Access to discounted health club membership.
• Staff rewards and recognition programs.

Hospital Region:
The Hospital Region is a prominent center in the area, offering first-class healthcare services and facilities. With its strategic location and commitment to excellence, the Hospital Region provides an ideal environment for healthcare professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

The Requirements:

• Hold Specialist Registration with AHPRA as a FRANZCP or be eligible for
• NZ Consultant FRANZCP considered  
• IMG with UK CCT will also be considered.

For more information please click on apply now, call Allisha McKenzie on 0498 462 694 or send me your CV and I will call you [email protected]