Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Psychiatry of Older Persons - Psychogeriatrician) L13 - L27, Subacute Older Persons Mental Health Unit, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Bundaberg - H2412WB612623 Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare to our vibrant and diverse community. With a focus on excellence, compassion, and innovation, we are committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive environment for our staff.
At Wide Bay, you're not just part of a health service – you're part of a community that values care, connection and compassion for all! Ready to make an impact? Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Regional Queensland.
Your Opportunity: The Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) provides comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of older adults with complex mental health conditions in a range of settings including acute inpatient and community mental health. This position will provide clinical leadership, supervision and training within multidisciplinary adult mental health team/s across the Service, to support high quality patient care. To facilitate continuous service evaluation, and allow for the development of service initiatives in mental health. What we're looking for: Demonstrated ability to provide Older Persons mental health services, across a range of settings, (community, hospital and telehealth). Demonstrated team work with leadership ability and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to participate in teaching at both undergraduate and post graduate levels, including registrars and other mental health staff. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and safe patient centred care. Demonstrated ability to complete all clinical administrative requirements and role model a commitment to high quality record keeping & data collection. Knowledge of and proven commitment to Queensland Health's policies relating to Anti-Discrimination, Workplace Health and Safety and ability to apply contemporary Human Resource practices. Advanced certificate of training in psychiatry of old age or equivalent would be highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications: Mandatory possession of a medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential. Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration. Specialist Registrants will be preferred in all positions; however non-specialists or overseas trained specialists may be considered where appropriate and significant progression towards fellowship can be demonstrated. Applicants who have completed specialist qualifications but are yet to be registered as a specialist are encouraged to apply. Why join us? Career Growth: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.
Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.
Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.
Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.
We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $528,085 p.a., including salary between $182,106 - $266,677 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance.
Other benefits include: Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%) Annual Leave Loading (17.5%) Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits Professional Development Allowance Professional Development Leave Flexible work arrangements Permanent Full Time (80 hours p.f.) Discover Bundaberg: Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks.
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Closing Date: Monday, 10th February 2025
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