The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
Consultant Psychiatrist RCH Hospital Consultation-Liaison team and Child and Youth HOPE team: Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, MelbourneWork for Australia's leading Children's HospitalChallenging and rewarding work environmentAbout the Role: This is a fixed term full time position at 80 hours per fortnight within the Mental Health Department for 3 years based at the RCH main campus and Travancore Campus.
You will be responsible for… Your role in the Child and Youth Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (CY HOPE) teamProviding clinical governance to the RCH Child and Youth HOPE team through consumer reviews, meetings with parents, external agencies and attendance at the team clinical review meetings. You will also provide supervision for the HOPE registrars.Your role in the Hospital Consultation-Liaison team (HCL)Providing clinical care to a number of consumers with mental health problems admitted to the medical and specialty wards of the RCH. You will also provide expert clinical consultations to the Emergency Department (ED) Mental Health (MH) team through advice and guidance and/or direct reviews of consumers in the ED where there are uncertainties with respect to discharge or referral plans.What you'll achieve: Clinical governance for CY HOPE team and for the mental health care of a number of patients referred to the Hospital Consultation Liaison service.Clinically lead a multidisciplinary team that includes junior medical, nursing, allied health, lived experience and administrative support staff - ensuring that RCH policies and procedures are always appropriately adhered to.Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Hospital Services Coordinator and the Team Coordinator of the RCH CY HOPE team to deliver high quality and evidence informed care to consumers.Promote and ensure adherence of the Royal Children's Hospital Values by all Department staff, and facilitate staff working according to the principles of the RCH Compact.Further develop initiatives and support the delivery of great care through Quality initiatives in the areas of Excellent Clinical Outcome, Positive Experience, a safe place and Timely Access.Your skills and experience: Registration as medical practitioner and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification.Extensive experience in working in the mental health sector and sound knowledge of the relevant legislation pertaining to Mental Health.Excellent clinical skills and a commitment to professional development.Completion of accredited postgraduate training in child and adolescent psychiatry.Accreditation as an RANZCP Supervisor.Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.Application process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
You must attach certified credentials and a completed "SMS Application for Appointment Form".
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Dr Chidambaram Prakash Acting Director Mental Health on (03) 9345 5505 or ******.
Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
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