Psychiatry Registrar

• 2025 Psychiatry Registrar- Women's Health
• Fixed Term Full Time – Job share arrangement may be considered
• 12 months commencing February 2025
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, newborn and women’s health. We have strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to our role. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the role

The Women’s is Australia’s leading independent specialist hospital for women dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and cultures, and newborn infants. The Women’s is a major teaching hospital with strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to its role. The Women’s serves an annual cohort of 80,000 patients, delivering more than 7,000 babies. The Women’s is the tertiary referral centre for high-risk obstetric patients in Melbourne and further afield in the state of Victoria and Australia-wide.

The Women's Mental Health Department is well staffed with full time and sessional psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, a psychiatric consultation liaison nurse and infant mental health clinicians. A wide range of clinical and audit meetings and specific teaching sessions for doctors in training is provided.

Trainees in these positions have an opportunity to develop high level skills in this specialised and rewarding area of practice and trainees are supported and encouraged to undertake research. There are opportunities for trainees to attend regular CL meetings at the RMH, participate in educational meetings with both RMH and Peter Mac, undertake a variety of psychotherapies in their clinical practice, and participate in both internal and external training and education sessions. Registrars will have the opportunity to co-therapy groups and undertake NBO training.

About you

• These positions are accredited for advanced training by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and are particularly suited to trainees who wish to pursue a career in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry or Women's Mental Health.
• Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and application for Job Share/Part time positions will be considered.
• Candidates should preferably be Stage 3 Advanced Trainees, in either Consultation Liaison Psychiatry or Generalist training, but we may consider Stage 2 Trainees

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an Interview which are to be scheduled to take place mid-September

The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience and you will be appointed and in accordance to the  AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector – Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

Please ensure that you download the Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. On completion, this form is to be signed and returned to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).

Email: ***************@thewomens.org.au

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.

For any enquiries, please contact Dr Yasaman Adli *************@thewomens.org.auor the Medical Workforce Unit, ***************@thewomens.org.au

For more information please see the Position Description.