Consultant Psychiatrist - Te Whetu Tawera

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 75.000 - 105.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Teaching environment

Hospital facilities access

Descripción de la vacante

Auckland District Health Board is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join Te Whetu Tawera, the Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Auckland. This permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE) runs Monday to Friday with on-call duties, enabling collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and active teaching responsibilities.

The role requires registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, an Annual Practising Certificate, and a specialty interest in adult acute inpatient psychiatry, plus

Formación

• Medical practitioner registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and eligible for Vocational Registration in Psychiatry.
• Annual Practising Certificate required.
• Special interest in adult acute inpatient psychiatry.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to inpatient care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with serious mental illness and severe psychological disorders.
• Collaborate with service users, their family/whānau, and community mental health teams to promote recovery.
• Participate in the adult mental health consultant on-call roster.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to inpatient clinical teams (Consultant, Registrar, House Officer).
• Deliver supervision and support within a busy clinical teaching environment.

Conocimientos

Medical registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Adult acute inpatient psychiatry

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join our team at Te Whetu Tawera. This is a permanent part‑time (0.6 FTE) role, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to participate in the on‑call roster.

Overview

Te Whetu Tawera is the Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit for Auckland District Health Board, serving the central Auckland population. The 58‑bed unit includes a 12‑bed ICU. A dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses and Allied Health staff provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with serious mental illness and severe psychological disorders. We collaborate with the service user, family/whānau and 8 community mental health teams to promote recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with serious mental illness and severe psychological disorders.
• Collaborate with service users, their family/whānau, and community mental health teams to promote recovery.
• Participate in the adult mental health consultant on‑call roster.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to inpatient clinical teams (Consultant, Registrar, House Officer).
• Deliver supervision and support within a busy clinical teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Medical practitioner registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and eligible for Vocational Registration in Psychiatry.
• Annual Practising Certificate.
• Special interest in adult acute inpatient psychiatry.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, enthusiastic approach to inpatient care.

Benefits

Supports include a purpose‑built facility at Auckland City Hospital, proximity to the Auckland University Medical School, and access to community services that make the environment conducive to recovery and professional development.

About the Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, providing health and disability services to more than half a million people in central Auckland and beyond. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care.

Contact

For more information about this role, please contact Andrea Tither via [e-mail].