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Form of workConsultant Psychiatrist in Specialist Mental Health services
AOD services, Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder programs
About the roleJoin our team in a pivotal role focused on delivering specialised services to clients within the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD), Community Living (CL) and eating disorder programs. You'll collaborate closely with Medical Specialists within a dual governance model, spearheading the development of our specialist programs in alignment with recommendations from the Royal Commission. Take the lead in establishing a RANZCP accredited training program while providing supervision to junior medical, nursing and allied health staff within our dynamic team. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery and contribute to the professional development of our team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical governance leadership.
- Provide clinical and operational support and supervision to junior medical staff and Nurse Practitioners to deliver best care
- Provide Clinical leadership to all staff to build upon capability and expertise by facilitating in-service education sessions, input at MDT Clinical meetings and secondary consultation.
- Participation in educational activities (e.g. Teaching, Professorial Reports, Journal Club, Grand Rounds etc).
- Work collaboratively with GPs, community prescribers and Mental health practitioners to increase expertise and capacity to prescribe pharmacotherapies for patients Eg: Opiates
- Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with Grampians Health policy and procedure
- Develop and lead research projects and lead innovation
Skills and experience
- FRANZCP with/without advanced certificate or equivalent qualification
- Relevant clinical experience and clinical competence required for level of position
- Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff/ nursing staffs
- Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
- Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Displays and expresses a high level of ethics in regards to patients, colleagues and the organisation
Culture & BenefitsAt Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Hybrid working model - On site and Off site
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
How to applyClick APPLY or contact Dr Vid Rudhran, Deputy Clinical Director, on 03 5320 4*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
