Tasmanian Psychiatry Registrar Training Program Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar) Employment type: Full Time Region: South Location: Psychiatry RHH The Tasmanian Psychiatry Training Program (TPTP) is currently recruiting for Registrar positions starting Monday 3 February 2025. Applications are welcome for new trainees as well as transfers for existing trainees or candidates on the specialist pathway. Applications for advanced training positions are also available. Doctors in Training - commencing 3 February 2025 (Registrar) The Tasmanian Psychiatry Training Program (TPTP) is currently recruiting for Registrar positions starting Monday 3 February 2025. Applications are welcome for new trainees as well as transfers for existing trainees or candidates on the specialist pathway. Applications for advanced training positions are also available. Applications are open from 13May 2024 until 16 June 2024. Applications will only be accepted from doctors with a current AHPRA registration. The TPTP offers a comprehensive state-wide training program in psychiatry with placements in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. Rotations include Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Forensic psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Old Age, Perinatal, Community, Rehabilitation, Medical Administration and Private Psychiatry. The Statewide Mental Health Service reforms are also providing expanding opportunities in services such as Acute Care, First Responder and Hospital in the Home Teams. In partnership with the University of Tasmania the Service has also recently established the Tasmanian Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation which is dedicated to helping enhance and improve mental health service offerings for children, young people, and adults across Tasmania. The Centre is being co-directed by Professor David Castle and Professor Brett McDermott and its activities will focus on workforce development, training and education, research and development, and policy and advocacy. Trainees can complete their whole training in Tasmania. The TPTP offers generalist training as well as the option of obtaining advanced training certificates in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry of Old Age. Applicants for advanced training positions should contact the Director of Training (DoT) to discuss availability. The TPTP runs a local Formal Education Program supported by STP funds which allows speakers from around Australia to contribute to our training as well as a successful examination preparation course. With approximately 36 trainees across the state the TPTP offers a more personal program with strong support from training, supervisors and service as well as an active peer network. The Tasmanian Branch Training Committee provides overview of the Training program, assists with allocations of rotations, and upholds College policies and procedures all under the auspices of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Information about advanced training opportunities can be discussed with the relevant Directors of advanced training below: Admission and care of patients and liaison with Specialist Medical Staff regarding patients. Attend Specialist ward rounds and record all decisions made in the medical history. Timely response to calls by members of the patient's care team. Ensure that consultations occur when requested. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Position Features: The position will require the occupant to participate in after-hours work The position will require the occupant to participate in an on-call roster Doctors located in the North West Regional Hospital will be expected to provide Code Blue and MET calls to both public and private patients within the co-located Private Hospital Staff employed against this Statement of Duties as a Visiting Medical Practitioner will be employed in accordance with the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Multiple fixed Term full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 86 hours per fortnight (inclusive of 10 hours protected training), commencing 3 February 2025 for a period of up to three (3) years. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies. Medical Practitioner Level 5 – Level 11 $131,000- $183,500 per annum, pro rata+ 11% superannuation+ access to salary packaging Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022. Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees. Please note the salary range and superannuation is current at time of advertising. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements) Enrolled and completing training in the medical specialty of psychiatry with RANZCP Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Has successfully completed all fellowship examinations relevant to their training program and employment and is within 1 year of obtaining specialist fellowship. The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction checks in the following areas: Crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty Disciplinary action in previous employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Please Note: All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. To update your email address (or contact number), log in towww.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
