Consultant Psychiatrist, Orygen Coordinator Of Training

Reference Number 68534
Position Title Consultant Psychiatrist, Orygen Coordinator of Training
Location The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City Campus, Parkville
Award Ses. Medical Officer [31]

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Inaugural Hospital Coordinator of Training position with Orygen-RMH
0.4 EFT / sessional for a Consultant Psychiatrist in the HCT position
Join a dynamic group of Consultant Psychiatrists committed to high quality and compassionate care for consumers with mental health issues, plus excellent training for Registrars and HMOs working in Psychiatry
Be part of the Parkville Health Precinct and collaborate with brilliant multidisciplinary teams
Crucial clinical involvement in service improvement at this exciting time of the Royal Commission roll-out

Opportunity:
We have a new and exciting opportunity at Royal Melbourne Hospital / Orygen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our vibrant team as the Hospital Coordinator of Training to support the growth of our vibrant service, specifically in the support of our Registrars and HMOs training in psychiatry

The Hospital Coordinator of Training (HCT) is responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing the training and educational requirements of Psychiatry Registrars accredited in the training program of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, to ensure that NWMH meets the requirements of the College as a training provider. This includes oversight of both local and international trainees. An involvement in the ongoing professional education of other junior medical staff (JMS) also forms part of the position objectives. The HCT will contribute to recruitment, rostering, retention and well-being activities relating to the JMS at NWMH. Where required the HCT will co-ordinate an appropriate response to JMS welfare issues that may arise (in conjunction with the Director of Medical Workforce and Director of Clinical Services and Director of Training).

There is scope for this position to be combined with other EFT in the service, depending on your preference and what EFT is needed on the team. There will be further opportunities become available over 2022 due to further Royal Commission funding roll-outs, plus opportunities in our other teams also become available, depending on our current Consultants preferences.

We are always seeking team-oriented and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists to join our multidisciplinary setting and be a part of a brilliant team culture, all working with a genuine passion for clinical excellence and optimum patient care.

About us:
Orygen comprehensive, specialist and integrated range of services to people with a serious mental illness in the inner west part of Melbourne, including parts of the CBD. We have a multi-disciplinary workforce of 400+ staff providing mental health care across acute Inpatient Units, the RMH Emergency Department, Consultation-Liaison at RMH, mental health rehabilitation services (CCU/PARC) and Community programs.

Surrounded by a Parkville Precinct of brilliant thinkers, we collaborate to set new benchmarks in health excellence – benchmarks that impact across the globe. While the work we do takes us in inspiring new directions; caring for each other, our patients and consumers is as essential to who we are, as any scientific breakthrough we make. We put people first - leading with kindness and working together, we excel as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.

About you:
Compassionate, caring and patient focused, plus committed to training and education for Registrars & HMOs
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to problem solve in a complex and ever changing environment.
Hold current registration with AHPRA and Fellowship with RANZCP

Our Commitment to you:
Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
We have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities are fully supported.
You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term!
Flexible hours may be available
Weekend shifts as well as participating in the on-call roster will be required.
Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencement.

Contact Person Edward Mullen
Contact Number 9342
Alternate Contact Person 9966 9100
Alternate Contact Number
Closing Date 17/03/2023

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