NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Psychiatry - Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to be part of the Psychiatry team in the Northern Beaches Community 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
Contract Type: Sessional
Duration: Until 31 December 2025
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service (NBCMHS) provides a comprehensive range of community mental health services for adult and older people in the Northern Beaches area. NBCMHS includes acute and ongoing mental health care for adult and older people, assertive outreach service and mental health liaison service for Mona Vale Hospital and Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice.
Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in the Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service (NBCMHS). This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the Northern Sydney Local Health District (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.
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Psychiatry, together with a demonstrated interest and experience in Community Psychiatry.
- The capacity for involvement in education, training, supervision and liaison in Community 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.
- 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 James Baee on (02) 9388 5366 or email James.Baee@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 27 January 2025
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
