Acute Psychiatry Lead | Staff Specialist

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health's NSLHD is seeking a Staff Specialist in Psychiatry for the Parkview Unit at Macquarie Hospital to lead clinical management of acute psychiatric care and support seamless patient flow.

The role involves on-call duties, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, supervision of junior doctors, and involvement in teaching and quality improvement activities. Applicants must be MBBS with FRANZCP fellowship eligibility and NSW registration.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the FRANZCP or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrates CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical management of the Acute stream in the Parkview Unit.
• Contribute to on-call roster and hospital budget considerations.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervise junior medical staff.
• Teach medical officers, students and graduates; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRANZCP Fellowship or specialist recognition

Job description

NSW Health's NSLHD is seeking a Staff Specialist in Psychiatry for the Parkview Unit at Macquarie Hospital to lead clinical management of acute psychiatric care and support seamless patient flow.

The role involves on-call duties, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, supervision of junior doctors, and involvement in teaching and quality improvement activities. Applicants must be MBBS with FRANZCP fellowship eligibility and NSW registration.