Senior Psychiatrist – ED Mental Health Lead

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health's NSLHD invites a psychiatrist to join the Emergency Department Mental Health Service at North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service. You will provide careful assessment and treatment in PECC, MHIPU and the ED, contributing to patient flow and care coordination.

This role includes clinical leadership of multidisciplinary teams, supervision of registrars, and active participation in teaching, research and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and fellowship/eligibility for FRANZCP as specialist psychiatrist.
• Strong clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry with quality assurance involvement.
• Experience in acute inpatient services and knowledge of clinical governance.
• Ability to lead, teach and supervise in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment in PECC, MHIPU and ED at Royal North Shore Hospital.
• Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary Mental Health teams in ED, MHIPU and PECC.
• Supervise psychiatry registrars and participate in on-call duties.
• Contribute to teaching, training, research and quality improvement within NSLHD.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Teaching/training

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRANZCP fellowship or eligible

Job description

NSW Health's NSLHD invites a psychiatrist to join the Emergency Department Mental Health Service at North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service. You will provide careful assessment and treatment in PECC, MHIPU and the ED, contributing to patient flow and care coordination.

This role includes clinical leadership of multidisciplinary teams, supervision of registrars, and active participation in teaching, research and quality improvement.