Forensic Psychiatrist - Part/Full-Time, Christchurch

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Mental Health in Christchurch. Join a regional forensic service, work with experienced psychiatrists, and contribute to patient care across inpatient, community, and court settings.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for teaching and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment across inpatient, community, Courts and Corrections settings.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered care

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Education

Medical Council of NZ Psychiatry registration

Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Mental Health in Christchurch. Join a regional forensic service, work with experienced psychiatrists, and contribute to patient care across inpatient, community, and court settings.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for teaching and quality improvement.