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Staff SpecialistPerinatal Psychiatrist - Sustaining NSW Families
Permanent part time (0.42 FTE total, split across two positions)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to the role of Perinatal Psychiatrist with the Sustaining NSW Families Program. This Sustaining NSW Families Program is a structured, home-based support and intervention program. The program is a nurse-led, structured health home visiting program for children and families from pregnancy to 2 years of age.
About the role:
The consultative Perinatal Psychiatrist role within Sustaining NSW Families will provide expert medical assessment of clients in collaboration with the Child and Family Health Nurses (C&FHN) in their delivery of the Sustained Health Home Visiting Program. This program provides targeted support for pregnant women and continues until the child reaches 2 years of age. The Perinatal Psychiatrist provides leadership, education and support to the C&FHN individually and during case reviews.
We are currently recruiting for two programs, with two available positions at 0.2 FTE each. Both are consultative roles and are required to attend case conferences on the following set days:
- Wallsend Campus – every Tuesday 8am – 4.30pm
- Raymond Terrace – every Thursday 8am – 4.30pm (this position will require travel to Bulahdelah and Manning throughout the year)
About you:
- Hold registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and have recognised qualifications and permission to practice in Perinatal Psychiatry
- Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality Perinatal Psychiatry services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirement of the position including participation in quality improvement activities relevant to Perinatal Psychiatry
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other members of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team
About us
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. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Newcastle is New South Wales’ second largest city with a prime coastal location. We are proud to boast about our stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, New South Wales’ largest coastal saltwater lake, National Parks and close proximity to the Hunter Valley wine region – there really is so much to explore and enjoy. As a centre for manufacturing, mining, retail, health, tourism, education, IT, call centres and finance, the Hunter offers real employment choices for your partner and an excellent range of schooling options for your children.
Need more information?
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For role related enquiries contact: Susan Darby – Manager, Child & Family Health Services
Ph: (02) 4924 6*** E: ***********@health.nsw.gov.au
For application enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (02) 4985 3*** E: ************@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11 July 2024
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.
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent or temporary positions
