Staff Specialist in Psychiatry - Older People's Mental Health Service (apply via eCredential) Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ470368
Apply via eCredential – REQ470368 Staff Specialist in Older Person's Psychiatry (Permanent Part Time 0.6FTE role) Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS) Hunter New England Mental Health Service You will work primarily in the Greater Newcastle area with a well-established team that provides comprehensive assessments, treatment and advice for older people. This role provides clinical management and treatment within a biophysical framework to patients who have mental, behavioural and emotional disorders including dementia. You will also have the opportunity to support other parts of the service along with other Staff Specialists within the OPMHS.
The OPMHS includes Mental Health Unit for Older People (acute inpatient), Specialist dementia care unit, Pathways to Community Living (including Mental Health Aged Care Partnership Initiative), and other local Older People's Mental Health Community teams.
Applicants must have:
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and Specialist Registration with AHPRA. Candidates within 6 months of achieving Fellowship are welcome to apply.
Advanced Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry is preferable or appropriate experience in the field is required.
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.
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: 28 July 2024 For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Dr Petra Muir, Acting Clinical Director, Older People's Mental Health Service
Ph: (02) 4033 5600 or E: ******
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Agency applications must contact the Senior Recruitment Consultant with CV prior to lodging any applications.
A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways. Candidates within 6 months of achieving fellowship are welcome to apply.Advanced Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry is preferable or appropriate experience in the field is required.Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Psychiatry.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.Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
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