Head Medical is seeking a General Psychiatrist for a regional hospital in Geraldton, Western Australia.
The coastal setting and the ocean views make this an ideal spot to settle into a sensational and relaxed lifestyle with family or couples and singles alike. The beach is just a 5 minute walk from the hospital.
Relaxed coastal lifestyle, surf beaches and superb diving spots. Competitive salary $377,577pa, allowances etc. plus generous study leave and relocation assistance. Only a 45 minute flight from Perth. Well equipped and staffed hospital in a regional setting. The RoleAn exciting opportunity is available for a General Psychiatrist in the beautiful Midwest Region.
Provide clinical leadership, offer expert advice, consultation, and support to healthcare professionals. Manage the examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients referred to Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drugs Service. Provide assessment, review, consultation and support in clinical matters via outreach and video conferencing across the Midwest region. RequirementsApplicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.
The HospitalThe facility is a 100 bed hospital, currently undergoing redevelopment including significant expansion of the emergency department and provision for an Integrated Mental Health Unit and Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit. It is a referral centre for the entire region with a very busy Emergency Department and Medical Department. Other towns in the region have small hospitals with service provided by GPs in private practice.
The Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Service (Midwest MH&CADS) provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and advice to consumers in the Midwest region with moderate to severe mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. It also provides support to carers, local health services and other agencies that work with people experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. The service is currently undergoing a comprehensive reform process impacting all levels of service delivery.
The Area Geraldton is situated in the Midwest Region of the State and is an attractive seaside community 260m (420km) north of the State's capital, Perth. It's a 45 minute flight from Perth. There are some beautiful sights along the way; pristine beaches, national parks and carpets of wildflowers.
With marina-living available on the waterfront, semi-rural acreages for hobby farmers or new housing estates, there is a variety of lifestyle options to suit your needs. The area is known for its sailing, kite, wind and wave surfing, and is home to some of the best diving sights along the WA coastline.
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