We proudly strive to provide top quality healthcare to our diverse patient population, and we are recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist to be based at Wakari Hospital,working for a urban community mental health team , Dunedin.This role involves the assessment and treatment formulation of patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and engaging with the wider mental health and addictions sector.Mō mātou | About usDunedin/ Wakari Hospitals are the Tertiary Hospital for our district and enjoys a close relationship with the Department of Psychological Medicine at the Dunedin School of Medicine. This gives our staff ready access to continuing professional development and provide training to students. In addition to enjoying a varied workload and an exceptional quality of life, you can look forward to a culture where staff are included, valued and respected for their expertise.The Community Mental Health Teams provide a range of specialist mental health services in the community for example child and adolescent services and addictions. A multidisciplinary team of health professionals provides a range of services for all people who experience significant mental illness or distress.About youIn both areas you'll be an integral and valued member of a multidisciplinary team that ensures we provide our clients with assertive follow-up by maintaining contact with individuals through the key worker system. You will have a personal commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and an unequivocal dedication to working as part of a team. Your ability to provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the multi-disciplinary team is pivotal to the position and previous general adult experience in either an inpatient or community setting is essential.You will have a strong commitment to service user and family / whanau inclusion in service delivery and a focus on recovery. You will also have a sound understanding and commitment to biculturalism. You will have a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and providing training to students at all levels.You will be required to participate on an on call roster providing after hours coverage for the Otago part of the wider Southern district. Fellowship with the RANZCP or equivalent is essential, and you must be eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Council.Utu whānui |Salary range This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata)Rā mōnehu | Closing Date: 29 March 2024 Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.Tono ināianei | Apply now We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: . Due to the nature of this role, we will not be able to accept agency candidates. For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email:If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:Pre-Employment checks In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
