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SalaryPosition Title: Consultant Psychiatrist in Specialist Mental Health ServicesEmployment Type:
- Permanent Full Time
- Permanent Part Time
Division: Not specified
Department: Not specified
Location: Hospital Region
Enterprise Agreement / Classification: Medical Specialists - Hospital Specialists (Fulltime)
Hours per Fortnight: Not specifiedPosition Summary:
Join our team in a pivotal role focused on delivering specialized 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 the 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 (e.g., Opiates).
- Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed following Hospital policy and procedure.
- Develop and lead research projects and lead innovation.
- FRANZCP with/without advanced certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant clinical experience and clinical competence required for the level of position.
- Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff/ nursing staff.
- Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
- Effective organizational skills, with respect to time management and delegation.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Displays and expresses a high level of ethics regarding patients, colleagues, and the organization.
At the Hospital, we recognize our staff as 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.
The Hospital Region is a prominent center in the area, offering first-class healthcare services and facilities. With its strategic location and commitment to excellence, the Hospital Region provides an ideal environment for healthcare professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.The Requirements:
- Hold Specialist Registration with AHPRA as a FRANZCP or be eligible for
- NZ Consultant FRANZCP considered
- IMG with UK CCT will also be considered.
