Consultant Inpatient Psychiatrist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson invites applications for a Consultant Inpatient Psychiatrist. This permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight) involves on-call and after-hours rosters within the Nelson Mental Health & Addictions Service, offering a diverse caseload and opportunities to influence service delivery.

You will assess and manage inpatients, develop treatment programs addressing psychological, social, and medication needs, and ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Experience as a consultant in inpatient psychiatry, including managing voluntary and involuntary inpatients.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, respectful multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to contribute to service development and clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage inpatients, developing comprehensive treatment plans.
• Ensure effective follow-up and continuity of care within regional secondary service.
• Contribute to service development and participate in multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide clinical education and supervision as part of the team.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatry

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education/teaching

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Embracinga rewarding career as a Consultant Inpatient Psychiatrist with NelsonMarlborough - deliver exceptional care, live an exceptional life.Permanent full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight), participate in on-call and after-hours rostersJoin our collaborative team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a differenceBepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand's most sought-after regions.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

As a Consultant Inpatient Psychiatrist, you will play akey role in the assessment and management of patients, developing andimplementing comprehensive treatment programmes that address psychological,social, and medication needs. You will also ensure effective follow-up andcontinuity of care within a regional secondary care service. The position offers a varied andrewarding caseload across a broad range of acute mental health conditions, withopportunities to contribute to service development, multidisciplinarycollaboration, and clinical education.

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 adultsexperiencing significant mental health challenges, with a focus onrecovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.There are two fulltime consultant psychiatristseach leading multi-disciplinary teams providing acute inpatient support. 25 bedpurpose built acute inpatient unit in Nelson serves the adult inpatient needsfor the district. The service is well-integrated with community teams andprimary care providers, ensuring continuity of care and strong regional supportnetworks.Touncover a better work-life balance in Nelson,CLICK HERE orHERE

About you

The ideal applicant will:

• 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 inpatient psychiatry Unit including managing voluntary and in-voluntary inpatients 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 collaborationacross all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patientsand community.
• Should this be the type of environment in which you willthrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact -Nikita Fleming - Manager 'Operational Support, Mental Health Services'[e-mail], or-Neil Yorke - Head of Department,[e-mail] any questions about the recruitment process, pleasecontact Athena Nguyen [e-mail] We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advert.