NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Psychiatry - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to be part of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service is available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 36
Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and treatment of consumers (patients) under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide acute adult mental health inpatient care at Royal North Shore Hospital as part of the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Services (NSRMHS) and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
The position holder will also supervise psychiatry registrars and resident medical officers associated with the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
The position will provide acute adult mental health inpatient care at Royal North Shore Hospital as part of the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Services (NSRMHS) and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
The position holder will also supervise psychiatry registrars and resident medical officers associated with the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained substantial specialist pathways.. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months may be considered.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
- Appropriate experience to practice as Senior Medical practitioner in psychiatry together with a demonstrated interest and experience in acute inpatient service.
- The capacity for involvement in education, training, supervision and liaison in inpatient psychiatry across a variety of professional disciplines and settings.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team with a variety of professional disciplines
- Demonstrated skills in negotiating with a wide range of people and organisations including working with, and engaging consumers and carers
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance processes.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Katharine Lindsay on (02) 9462 9100 or email katharine.lindsay@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 27 January 2025
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