Consultant Psychiatrist

SA Health
Job reference: 848538
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE SOUTH
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville
• Total Indicative remuneration salary MD-2 $492,398 - $641,470 p.a. (subject to private practice agreement)
• Permanent part-time working 30 hours per week

About the roleThe psychiatrist is an appropriately qualified medical specialist who has the clinical experience, knowledge and skills to assume a clinical leadership role within the mental health service and contribute to the provision of safe, evidence based, cost effective consumer focused clinical services.The psychiatrist is required to:

• Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to mental health consumers, both in terms of individual performance and by clinical leadership and contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of patient care.
• Provide a professional medical service in accordance with Mental Health Clinical Program, CALHN and relevant SA Chief Psychiatrist policy manuals and documents, and with the professional standards of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
• Be actively involved in teaching and/or providing guidance to RANZCP registrars, trainee medical officers and medical students and, where appropriate, the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality, safety and clinical risk management activities.
• Participate in research and continuous medical education activities.
• Participation in the on call roster and out of hours work will be required.
• Actively participate in all requirements to enable patient flow and activity based funding requirements of the Mental Health Clinical Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration.
• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or in RANZCP comparability program
• Demonstrated ongoing participation in continuing professional development since attaining specialist qualification.

About CALHNThe Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
• The South Australian Government is offering financial incentives for those who relocate here. Successful applicants who sign contracts with SA Health before the end of 2024 will be eligible for financial reimbursements of up to $15,000. This will help cover relocation costs such as travel, short-term accommodation, and other reasonable expenses. Find out more:

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 848538Enquiries to:Sarah Harlender Telephone: 7087 1853Application Closing Date11:55 pm Sunday 21 April 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.