Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Wide Bay Region, Queensland

Head Medical; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 259,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Intellectual and Developmental Disability Psychiatrist for positions in the Fraser Coast, Queensland. Candidates should hold a FRANZCP fellowship or equivalent registration to provide psychiatric care and leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The role offers excellent remuneration up to AUD$530k, with a range of lifestyle benefits in a rapidly growing regional area.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Additional overtime & on-call allowances

First class health service resources

Coastal living with recreational activities

Qualifications

• Registered specialist or eligible for registration in Australia.
• Experience or training equivalent to FRANZCP or ABPN certified.
• Ability to provide leadership in multidisciplinary mental health teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Psychiatric care assessment and management.
• Lead and participate in consultation with community and inpatient teams.
• Manage a small cohort of direct patient care.

Education

Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

Registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

Overview

Are you an Intellectual and Developmental Disability Psychiatrist looking to move to the Wide Bay Region in Queensland? This role can be situated at Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, or Maryborough Hospitals.

• Excellent remuneration package up to AUD$530k dependent upon experience.
• Additional overtime & on-call allowances
• First class and well-resourced health service
• Coastal living with islands, waterways and beaches, as well as national parks and Great Barrier Reef.
• Regular daily flights to Brisbane and Sydney.

The Role

You will be required to provide expert Psychiatric care assessment and management of patients with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum. Provide professional leadership in the area of Mental Health within a multidisciplinary environment.

This role will predominantly be a Consultation Liaison role to community and inpatient teams and may also include a small cohort of direct patient care, as part of an Intellectual and Developmental Disability team.

Requirements

Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.

The Medical Board of Australia is establishing a new expedited pathway to specialist registration, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification. The list of accepted qualifications will be published shortly, with the new pathway available from December 2024.

The Location

The Fraser Coast is one of the most rapidly growing regional centres in Queensland with Hervey Bay listed as one of Queensland’s best natural holiday destinations. Situated only 3 hours drive north of Brisbane, with direct flights daily to Brisbane & Sydney, the region is very accessible, enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate as well as being the renowned whale watching capital of Australia.

The World Heritage Listed Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island are just a short distance away plus there is the opportunity to view humpback whales from July-November. During their annual migration, Humpback whales take time out in the protected waters of Hervey Bay. The whales perform a variety of behaviours providing a spectacular display for visitors and locals.

A range of cosmopolitan and alfresco cafes, shops, parklands, picnic areas, playgrounds along the Esplanade and a vibrant marina there is plenty to see and do.