Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 20 hours per week – 0.5 FTE Location: Liverpool/Bankstown Mental Health Service Position Classification: Senior Staff Specialist Requisition ID: REQ535084 Application Close Date: 29/11/2024 Contact Details: Dr Matthew Thomas – | About The Opportunity The role provides support in training and pastoral needs of trainee psychiatrists within SWSLHD, Liverpool and Bankstown Mental Health Services. The position works collaboratively with Director of Training, Director of Medical Services, SCOT Campbelltown MHS, and the Mental Health Executive Leadership team.Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.What you'll be doing Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips.How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA and FRANZCP and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialist (State) Award.Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management.Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post-graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/continuing professional development.Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of public health organisation, including the provision of services to local community, effective utilisation of resources, preparedness to participate in provision of health services at Area level, if credentialed.Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established, if requested and credentialed.Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.Additional InformationSalary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr