Lead Psychiatrist, PECC & Consultation Liaison

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Part time

7 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is recruiting a Psychiatrist to join the Psychiatric Emergency Care and Consultation Liaison Teams at North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service. This permanent part-time role (up to 32 hours per week) offers clinical leadership and teaching opportunities within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold MBBS or equivalent with FRANZCP or be eligible for Specialist registration in Australia.

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent and eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
FRANZCP or eligible for registration as a Specialist Psychiatrist.
Sound clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry with evidence of quality assurance activities.
Independent Psychiatrist Consultant skills including inpatient and CL psychiatry experience.
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities in a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to undergraduate/postgraduate teaching and research.
Willingness to participate in on-call rosters.
Experience in education, supervision and liaison across settings.

Responsibilities

Provide integrated assessment and treatment in PECC and CL services.
Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary Mental Health teams in Emergency Department and PECC.
Supervise a psychiatry registrar and contribute to teaching and research.
Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within NSLHD.