Specialist / Senior Specialist – Mental Health Intellectual Disability Specialist

Specialist / Senior Specialist – Mental Health Intellectual Disability Specialist (Job Number: 029C5)

Description

Directorate

Canberra Health Services

Branch

Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services

Section

Director of Clinical Services - Adult Community Mental Health Services

Position Number

P28861

Position Title

Specialist / Senior Specialist – Mental Health Intellectual Disability Specialist

Classification

Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Vacancy Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Remuneration Package

$292,024 - $393,988 inclusive of salary, applicable allowances and 11.5% super

Note: Starting salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise

Group Attraction and Retention Incentive: $50,000 - $75,000
Please note: The ARIn will be reviewed every 12 months where the ARIn may be terminated or adjusted under the terms of the ARIn policy. To continue payment the ARIn must continue to meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the ARIn framework. The maximum combined salary and ARIn amount for this position is $477,645

Base Annual Salary

Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist - $188,151 - $254,198

Contact Officer

Denise Riordan, Director of Clinical Services, (02) 5124 0000, Denise.riordan@act.gov.au

Jenae Smith, 0403084089, Jenae.smith@act.gov.au

Closing Date

30 March 2023

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: CHS website

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides support to youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings, including people’s homes. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focussed and/or harm minimisation approach.

Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability provides assessment and treatment to people with a known or suspected intellectual disability and a known or suspected mental illness/disorder, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The team provides consultation liaison, assessment, mental health expertise, education, and training as well as psychiatric consultations.

MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focussed and/or harm minimisation approach.

The successful applicant will have specialist experience in General Psychiatry and will have experience working with people with mental illness and intellectual disability. The applicant will have high-level skills relevant to both inpatient and community services, including the provision of ECT services. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the mandatory administrative, governance and training requirements of medical officers within the Division. Emphasis on recovery focus and person-centred care are essential.

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at https://www.health.act.gov.au/careers/applying-work-us/enterprise-agreements

Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.

The preferred candidate may be considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au

DUTIES

Under limited direction of the Clinical Director, you will:
Provide direct psychiatric services in a variety of settings, including the provision of ECT services.

Teach and supervise psychiatry trainees and medical students.

Contribute to the clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary teams and in particular:
Provide expert opinion and consultation on clinical work
Participate in the develop, implementation and ongoing review of the recovery plans for persons using the service

Liaise and collaborate with medical practitioner, consumers, carers, voluntary and government and non-government agencies concerned with patients care.

Participation in administration and clinical governance activities and the after-hours roster as required.

Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
For employment at either the Specialist 1-5 or Senior Specialist

Registered or eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA), in the relevant specialty with no conditions, undertakings or reprimands.
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or an equivalent higher specialist qualification, and evidence of satisfactory participation on the RANZCP Continuing Professional Development Program is mandatory
Relevant qualifications and/or have experience working professionally with consumers with mental health and intellectual disability.
The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work.
CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.
You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.
Not be the subject of an unresolved scope of clinical practice review of by a state/territory credentialing and scope of clinical practice committee (such as the CHS Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee) or a current inquiry by AHPRA.
Have had no substantiated performance or behavioural issues in the last three years, no such matters currently under investigation, and have not been found to display behaviours and/or performance inconsistent with CHS values.

For Senior Specialist we will also expect that you:
Have demonstrated advanced clinical experience outlined in a CV that clearly and comprehensively outlines the applicant’s professional history.
Have been employed at the equivalent of a Specialist Band 5 for a period of at least three years.
Have demonstrated their advanced ability to provide leadership to their colleagues through either clinical or administrative means.
Have gained demonstrable advanced experience and attained such ability in the relevant speciality that is acceptable to CHS, to justify a recommendation for advancement to Senior Specialist by the Review Panel.
Be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake duties and responsibilities deemed by CHS as those expected of a Senior Specialist.
Be able to demonstrate that they are performing at a level consistent with this competency framework.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Be granted their Scope of Clinical Practice through the CHS Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Undergo a pre-employment Police check.
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:

Proven in provision of specialist mental health care across inpatient, community and other applicable setting with a demonstrably strong commitment to working with consumers, carers and key community stakeholders including GPs. Including having highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of specialisation, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities.

Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, whilst providing leadership in clinical care, systems and MDT management and participating in the mandatory requirements of medical officers within the Division.

Demonstrated commitment to the provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduates.

Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

To be considered for a Senior Specialist position, you will also be assessed against two or more of the following selection criteria:

Clinical: Show advanced clinical expertise in their speciality area, which may include the ability to work without supervision, as recognised by their peers.

Safety and Quality: Provide leadership through:
a demonstrated ability to be effective in leading safety and quality activities, including experience relevant to specialist college accreditation
providing senior medical input to the safety and quality activities of the medical unit and clinical division, and
participating actively in specialist college accreditation, as overseen by the Australian Medical Council.
Teaching: Provide senior input using demonstrated experience in the development and provision of teaching and training at CHS and services in the surrounding region.
Research: Undertake speciality-specific research and/or have relevant publications of research in a respected health or medical journal.
Administrative functions: Support the medical unit director in the administration of the unit and provide senior medical input to the development of policies and practices of the unit.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

A response to the selection criteria under “what you require”.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

For consideration at the Senior Specialist level, you will require the above and:

applicants must also provide two detailed supporting statements from referees including:
A supporting statement from the relevant medical unit director or equivalent, attesting to:
the applicant’s ability to work at a senior level in the relevant unit or department,
compliance with CHS policy and guidance documents, and
behaviour consistent with CHS’ values
A supporting statement from a second referee who is a Senior Specialist.

Job: Senior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 185,645.00 - 250,812.00
Contact Email: Jenae.Smith@act.gov.au
Closing Date: 30/Mar/2023, 7:59:00 AM