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Form of work• Work within a collegiate environment to provide senior clinical care and leadership to our multidisciplinary service that is committed to patient-centred, personal, safe, effective and connected care
• We are proud to be leaders within the state of least restrictive care with the lowest rates of seclusion and use of the MHWA whilst providing high quality care to our community
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range: Specialist Year 9
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
• Provide high quality evidence based clinical care within the designated scope of practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring services and practice, and taking a leadership role in policy and process development.
• Lead and manage senior clinicians and junior medical staff in the mental health service to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Ensure patient flow and care is managed in a person centred, effective and safe manner.
• Maintain high performance in recovery based care.
• Be aware of and work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022
• Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
• Relevant Specialist experience.
• Relevant track record and experience in clinical management.
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patient safety and quality review knowledge and skills.
• Leadership and management skills (desirable)
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for DOCTORS IN TRAINING (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (AMA VICTORIA/ASMOF) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022-2026 & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (AMA VICTORIA/ASMOF) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
