Consultant Psychiatrist

Sante Recruitment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

6 weeks annual recreational leave

3 weeks personal leave

Additional 3 days paid leave over the

Job summary

Top End Mental Health Service (TEMHAODS) in Darwin is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver clinical services across inpatient and community settings. The role includes teaching medical students and supervising trainees as part of the RANZCP program.

The successful candidate will work under the Director of Psychiatry and contribute to a recovery-focused service while enjoying a tropical Darwin lifestyle and a competitive NT Health remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry required.
• AHPRA registration or eligibility.
• RANZCP Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant-level psychiatric assessment and management.
• Admission, treatment and discharge planning for patients.
• Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in clinical governance and service improvement.

Skills

Teaching & supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Specialist psychiatry qualifications

AHPRA registration

RANZCP Fellowship

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental HealthDarwin, Northern Territory | Top End Mental Health Service | Relocation Assistance Consultant-level Adult Psychiatry opportunity in Australia's tropical Top End.

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) in Darwin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a senior clinical role within a comprehensive public mental health service, with the added opportunity to contribute to medical student education and RANZCP postgraduate psychiatry training.
The Opportunity The successful applicant will provide Consultant-level clinical services in Adult Psychiatry across the Top End Mental Health Service as required.
The position provides the opportunity to work across inpatient and community-based mental health services while contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality, recovery-focused mental health service.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist Consultant Psychiatric assessment and management
• Admission, treatment and discharge planning for patients
• Providing clinical leadership and specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams
• Working in accordance with the Northern Territory Mental Health and Related Services Act
• Maintaining high-quality clinical records and documentation
• Participating in clinical governance and service improvement activities
• Participating in the after-hours psychiatric on-call roster
• Working collaboratively with inpatient and community mental health services

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Psychiatry and contribute to a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Teaching & Training This position provides an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest in education and supervision.
The successful applicant will participate in:

• Teaching Psychiatry to medical students through the Northern Territory Clinical School
• The RANZCP Postgraduate Psychiatry Training Program
• Supervision and education of junior medical staff and psychiatry trainees
• Multidisciplinary education and professional development

The role therefore offers the opportunity to combine clinical practice with teaching, supervision and specialist training.
About TEMHAODS The Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) delivers individualised, coordinated and recovery-focused mental health, alcohol and other drugs services to people across the Northern Territory.
The service provides:

• Health assessment
• Specialist psychiatric care
• Case management
• Recovery-focused treatment
• Prevention and early intervention
• Community-based mental health services
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Collaboration with other government and community agencies

TEMHAODS has integrated its service delivery structure to improve continuity of care, service integration and patient outcomes, while reducing duplication and barriers to accessing care.
This provides psychiatrists with the opportunity to work within a service committed to delivering coordinated, patient-centred mental healthcare across the Top End.

Remuneration & Benefits The position offers a competitive Northern Territory public health remuneration package, including:

• Competitive Consultant Psychiatrist salary package
• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• 6 weeks annual recreational leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Additional 3 days paid leave over the Christmas period
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible successful applicants

The Darwin Lifestyle If you are currently living interstate, this is an opportunity to consider a genuine lifestyle change.
Darwin offers a unique combination of career opportunity, tropical living and work-life balance.
Enjoy:

• Tropical weather and outdoor living
• Dramatic Top End thunderstorms and lightning displays
• Pristine rock pools, waterfalls and natural swimming spots
• Easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular national parks
• Fishing, boating and other outdoor adventures
• Vibrant restaurants, markets and cultural experiences
• A relaxed and friendly community atmosphere

Darwin provides an opportunity to experience a very different side of Australia while continuing to build a rewarding specialist medical career.
Relocation assistance may be available, making the move to the Northern Territory even easier for the successful candidate.

Requirements To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry
• Current registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or eligibility for Fellowship
• Appropriate experience in adult psychiatry
• A sound understanding of inpatient and community-based multidisciplinary mental health services
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality, recovery-focused patient care

International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) with appropriate specialist qualifications and an eligible pathway to AHPRA/RANZCP recognition are encouraged to enquire.

Why Apply?

Consultant-level Adult Psychiatry
Top End Mental Health Service
Inpatient and community mental health exposure
Medical student teaching
RANZCP trainee teaching and supervision
Competitive NT Health remuneration package
12% superannuation
Six weeks annual leave
Relocation assistance may be available
Unique tropical Darwin lifestyle