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Staff Specialist in Psychiatry
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service (PRS)
Morisset, NSW
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to join PRS, based at Morisset Hospital.
The role involces providing high quality, evidence based and patient-focused psychiatric services to civil and forensic inpatients and outpatients including:
- Providing management within a biopsychosocial framework to patients who have mental, behavioural or emotional disorders.
- Leading a the multidisciplinary clinical team in providing a high quality, safe and recovery-oriented Rehabilitation Services.
- Providing consultation to other medical practitioners on Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
- Attending to basic physical health needs of patients of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service, which may involve consulting or referring to a general practitioner or Specialist in the area.
- Possess current knowledge or willingness to learn about relevant NSW legislation and NSW forensic policies.Providing leadership to support the transition of long-stay mental health patients into appropriate community-based living and services.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
The Location
An idyllic lifestyle - facilities of a large city with the warmth of a close community – everything you need!
Newcastle and Lakes Macquarie are proud to boast about our stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, NSW’s largest lake, beautiful architecture with first class cafes and restaurants and not to mention our world class vineyards right next door – so much to love and enjoy. We are also only two hours’ drive north of Sydney with great flight and train connections with other capital cities. We enjoy a temperate climate, mild winters and warm summers, everything adds to the liveability of the Hunter Valley region including a world class university, superb sporting facilities, award winning attractions and restaurants along and numerous public, private and preschool options.
Find out more about the Newcastle and surrounding Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley regions.
Advertising closing: 30 June 2024
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent positions with Hunter New England Mental Health Service.
For a confidential conversation about the roles please contact:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services
Ph: (02) 6767 7*** or E: **************@health.nsw.gov.au
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Agency applications must contact the Senior Recruitment Consultant with CV prior to lodging any applications.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the FRANZCP and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in PSYCHIATRY, preferably Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public. Evidence of being a collaborator,including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Glover on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30 June 2024
