Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist

Selection Criteria:
1. Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition and/or specialist recognition within 6 months.
3. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
4. Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.
6. Be accredited or be willing to become accredited as an RANZCP supervisor of psychiatry trainees.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
8. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff as well as demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

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An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary positions within the District.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

For role related enquiries or questions contact:

Dr David Alcorn
Ph: 02 4253 4315
E-mail: David.Alcorn@health.nsw.gov.au

For application related enquiries contact:

Bianca-lee Da Prato
Ph: 02 4253 4744
E-mail: Biancalee.DaPrato@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 28 June 2024