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Form of workPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre aims to lead the way in a new era of cancer care, research, education, and control. Our unique laboratory bench-to-bedside approach, highly talented and committed people, new facilities, and local and international partnerships all combine in pursuit of our goal to improve and save lives.
AT THE FOREFRONT OF MAJOR TRANSFORMATION: REDEFINING CANCER
Ground-breaking scientific discoveries and life-changing treatments are creating new hope for people with cancer. Advances in molecular and genomic medicine are transforming the way we think about how cancer develops and how we detect and treat cancer. At Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, our normal days are extraordinary. We relentlessly pursue research discoveries and innovative clinical practices that are game changers in cancer treatment.
VISION AND VALUES - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre strives to be the best in cancer care, accelerating discovery, translating to cures. How we go about our work is as important as what we achieve. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion, and Innovation.
EXCELLENCE - We ensure clinical practice is evidence-based, patient-centred, and provided by qualified and experienced staff.
COMPASSION - We adhere to the strongest ethical standards to ensure a culture of openness, mutual respect, and trust.
INNOVATION - We strive to ensure that innovation is fostered by supporting research and a learning culture.
Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists
Classification: as per award and experience
Employment Type: Ongoing / Part-Time
Location: Parkville Site
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
The position is due to commence 1 May 2024, to provide high quality psychiatric services to Clinical Liaisons and outpatient work of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre including primary and secondary consultation, and liaison with treating services.
Contribute to a vibrant research programme and enhance the stature of the institute. Participate in education, including medical students, and supervision and mentorship of psychiatry trainees Provide clinical support to members of the multidisciplinary team.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Hiring Manager: Dr Dan Hubik
Email: ***************@petermac.org
Number: 8559 6125
Application Closure Date: 11 April 2024
Position Summary
To provide high quality psychiatric services to inpatients and outpatients of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre including primary and secondary consultation, and liaison with treating services. Contribute to a vibrant research programme and enhance the stature of the institute. Participate in education, including medical students, and supervision and mentorship of psychiatry trainees Provide clinical support to members of the multidisciplinary team.
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026
Classification or Salary Range
As per award based on experience
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Position Reports to:
Direct:
- Head of Psychiatry
Professional:
- Chief Medical Officer
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Collaborative and effective working relationships with all disciplines involved in patient care
- Supervision of junior medical staff
- Effective liaison with research staff
- All staff of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
External:
- Effective working relationships with all Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre stakeholders
- Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Institutions
- The Victorian Department of Health an dHuman Services
- Oncology Centres in Victoria and Tasmania
- The University of Melbourne
Skills
Essential Requirements:
- Medical Qualifications registrable by AHPRA
- Specialist post graduate qualifications in psychiatry
- Appropriate clinical experience post higher qualification
- Demonstrable relevant experience in medical education at undergraduate and post graduate levels
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines
- Superior communication skills including consultative, interpersonal, negotiation and report writing
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in Liaison Psychiatry, specifically oncology
- RANZCP Certificate Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach
- Assists other specialists on planning and delivery of multi-modal treatment
- Attends patients
- Supports the delivery of high quality treatment for referred patients and their families
- Participates in clinical trials
- Continuously reviews and improves quality processes and protocols
- Actively and regularly participates in peer review patient related activities
- Participates in Institute Quality Assurance activities
- Develops appropriate Treatment Policy Guidelines
- Responds to referrals within an appropriate time frame
2.Supervises and trains registrars,residents, medical students, nursing and allied health staff and participates in other educational activities
- Participates in hospital wide educational programs, including affiliated organisation’s programs
- Ensures appropriate supervision of psychiatry trainees
3.Promotes the interests of the Institute
- Contributes to relevant professional organisations
- Expertise is recognised locally and nationally
- Publishes work in appropriate journals and publications)
- Contributes to the Institute’s goals by developing and achieving unit goals
- Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
