Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Nelson; Sur place; NZD 120 000 - 190 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in Nelson is seeking a Casual General Adult Psychiatrist to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across acute mental health conditions. The role may involve inpatient cover, community teams, or both, with flexible availability to align with service needs.

The Nelson Mental Health & Addictions Service delivers inpatient, community, and specialist care with recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice, working in collaboration with primary

Qualifications

• Fellowship of FRANZCP or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate.
• Medical Council of New Zealand registration (or eligible).
• Experience as a consultant in General Adult psychiatry.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults.
• Provide clinical leadership to teams and contribute to service development.
• Cover adult inpatient service and/or community-based teams as required.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Connaissances

FRANZCP fellowship

Annual Practising Certificate

NZ Medical Council registration

Consultant in General Adult psychiatry

Team collaboration

Formation

MBChB/MD

Description du poste

• Casual position, as-needed opportunities to support our Mental Health and Addictions service when cover is required.
• Join our collaborative team in Nelson where your expertise makes a difference
• Enjoy the best of Nelson while maintaining flexibility in your professional commitments' deliver exceptional care, live an exceptional life.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The position offers a varied and rewarding caseload across a broad range of acute mental health conditions, with opportunities to contribute when your availability aligns with the needs of the service.

As a Casual General Adult Psychiatrist, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical leadership to adults experiencing mental health challenges. The work may involve providing cover for the adult inpatient service, supporting community-based mental health teams, or working across both settings as required.

This role offers flexibility, with opportunities to contribute when your availability aligns with the needs of the service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Mental Health & Addictions Service provides a comprehensive range of services across inpatient, community, and specialist care. The inpatient unit offers acute care for adults experiencing significant mental health challenges, with a focus on recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice. The service is well-integrated with community teams and primary care providers, ensuring continuity of care, and strong regional support networks.

• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Have experience working as a consultant in General Adult psychiatry and providing treatment to individuals suffering from mental health and addictive disorders.
• Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R3N26-040

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - All values