Geriatric Psychiatrist Lead - Teaching & Clinical Leadership

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Generous relocation assistance

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and teach psychiatry trainees in Auckland. This role includes responsibilities for service development and ensuring quality improvement for older adult mental health services.

Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and have a commitment to enhancing services for Māori. Benefits include generous relocation assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate or eligible for application.
• Full and clean driving licence required.
• Willingness and commitment to improving services, particularly for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in service development, planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and supervise psychiatry trainees, house officers, and medical students.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching and supervision

Commitment to improving services

Education

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and teach psychiatry trainees in Auckland. This role includes responsibilities for service development and ensuring quality improvement for older adult mental health services.

Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and have a commitment to enhancing services for Māori. Benefits include generous relocation assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.