Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist

Spinner Medical; Queensland; On-site; AUD 344,000 - 573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private practice allowance 50%

Professional development allowance $23

MV allowance $23k–$28k

Employer paid superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

Spinner Medical in Bundaberg, QLD, Australia seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist specialized in Older Age Psychiatry to lead comprehensive assessments and treatments for older adults in diverse settings, including inpatient and community care. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and education of junior staff.

The service delivers care across inpatient and community programs, with a strong focus on relapse prevention, governance, and professional development for team members.

Qualifications

• FRANZCP or equivalent certification is required or highly regarded.
• Advanced qualifications in old age psychiatry are desirable and will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for older adults with complex mental health conditions.
• Supervise and teach junior doctors, registrars, and advanced trainees.
• Collaborate in a patient-centred, team-based care model and contribute to governance initiatives.
• Participate in service development, utilisation and effectiveness improvements.
• Maintain and advocate for ongoing professional development of colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Education

FRANZCP or equivalent

Advanced cert in Old Age Psychiatry

Job description

• Location: Bundaberg, SubtropicalQueensland.
• Package: Up to $573k plus oncall, recall, penalty shift allowances.
• Job: Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Age Psychiatry.

The service provides care in a beautiful region of Queensland and has developed sophisticated models of care which are consistent with both national Australian standards and which are also responsive to the needs of this community. Emphasis is put on collaborative, multidisciplinary care and a culture of best practice which is inclusive of families and carers , with a strong focus on relapse prevention. The mental health service also provides inpatient services which are supported by a 20 bed community care unit, a 10 bed step up step down sub-acute unit. Additional community mhs are provided throughout the region.

Job highlights include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of older adults with complex mental health conditions in a range of settings including acute inpatient and community mental health.
• Supervise, assess, and teach undergrad and postgrad junior doctors, as well as registrars and advanced trainees.
• Use a patient centred and team based model of care.
• Participate in service development, utilisation and effectiveness.
• Participate in clinical governance initiatives.
• Ensure your own professional development is maintained whilst act as an advocate for the ongoing professional development of juniorcolleagues.

Community highlights

• Amazing and affordable housing options - beach side living available as well as hinterland rain forest oasis properties.
• Beaches.
• Sensational marine and coastal environments.
• Busy and reliable airport - 1hr flight to Brisbane for international and domestic transfers.
• Good schooling , including private schools.
• Fantastic all year round warm subtropical climate.
• All year round outdoor sporting facilities.

Package highlights

• Base salary.
• Plus 50% private practice allowances.
• Professional development allowance $23k.
• MV allowance $23k - $28k depending on years of experience.
• Employer paid superannuation 12.75%

Selection criteria includes but is not limited to

• FRANZCP or equivalent. Advanced cert of old psychiatrist or specialist quals in old age psychiatrywould be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in older persons psychiatry across a range of settings such as hospital, community and telehealth.
• A collaborative approach to your work .
• Ability to provide leadership in a multidisciplinary team context and to collaborate as a team member.
• First class communication skills.
• Experience in quality improvement, risk management, peer review and audit activities.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in undergrad and postgraduate teaching.

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