AddressPosition Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute
- Permanent Full Time
- Eastern Health
- Generous salary packaging options
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
This position supports the work of the Clinical Director, Adult Acute, Mental Health Program. The CP will thus be guided in prioritising strategic, clinical, operational and managerial tasks by the Clinical Director. The Consultant Psychiatrist is accountable for the delivery of clinical services to the clients of the service through providing clinical leadership, high quality clinical services, and contributing to service evaluation, research and planning.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Must be a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA, be in good standing and hold the appropriate specialist registration.
- Tertiary qualifications as evidenced by Fellowship of the appropriate professional college eg FRANZCP or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of Recovery Oriented Practice in the field of mental health.
- Demonstrate understanding of mental health legislation and statutory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in teaching and education in clinical psychiatry and supervision of clinical practice.
- Be able to participate in the on-call and recall rosters for afterhours work.
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
