NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Psychiatry - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to be part of the Psychiatry team in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service at Northern Sydney Local Health District is now available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Employment Type: Sessional
Duration: until 31 December 2025
Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and treatment of consumers under your care at Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Mental Health Services (HKMHS). 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 clinical consultation services within NSLHD 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 will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD 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.
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 recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 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.
- Demonstrated capacity for involvement in education, training, supervision and liaison in Psychiatry across a variety of professional disciplines and settings.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work with staff from a variety of professional disciplines.
- Appropriate understanding of the provision of physical health care in mental health settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
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 Shalini Narchal on (02) 9485 6502 or email Shalini.Narchal1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 6 January 2025
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
