Lead Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute

Psychiatrist - Lead ConsultantAdult Acute

• Employment Type (Perm Full Time)
• Generous salary + super + salary packaging
• Rotating roster | Leadership opportunity

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

The Lead Consultant Psychiatrist will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Managers and Associate Program Director to ensure that services provided to the community are the highest standard, emphasising excellence, service, care, staff performance, cost efficiency, research and education within a comprehensive clinical governance framework.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A commitment to Eastern Health values
• Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent post graduate specialist qualification.
• Possess a detailed understanding of the triage and access systems to tertiary mental health services. Demonstrated experience with a variety of liaison psychiatry settings, including in-reach to the emergency department where indicated.
• Experience in providing services to people with serious mental illness.
• A commitment to community approaches to the care of individuals with serious mental illness and providing support for their families and carers.
• Have demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
• An understanding of Family Violence protection legislation and responsibilities.
• A capacity to provide high quality supervision and teaching to other mental health professionals.
• A commitment to continuing education.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
• Demonstrated commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities.
• Involvement in teaching and training of medical, technical and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level
• Attendance and active involvement in relevant departmental, organisational and Consultant Psychiatrist external meetings (i.e., College, Association etc)
• Demonstrates engagement, teamwork and collaboration.
• Have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Have demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Clinical Governance.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to Eastern Health’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (Vic) 2022 and other relevant legislation and conventions.

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, women, 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.**