Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry - New England North-West Mental Health Service

REQ558661 Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
New England North-West Mental Health Service
Tamworth NSW
Applications close Friday 21 March 2025

We are seeking applications from an experienced and committed Psychiatrist to join our team of dedicated team to provide expert psychiatric care to the district. The role requires the Clinician to be onsite in Tamworth to provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services (including outpatient and community clinics). 
New England North-West Mental Health Service provides inpatient and community services to the local area covering Tamworth, Gunnedah and Narrabri. Tamworth and the surrounding areas have a steadily increasing population base with good provision of inpatient services. 

The ideal candidate will:
Possess FRANZCP and specialist registration with AHPRA.
Advanced Certificates or similar recognized experience in Consultation Liaison is highly desirable.

About Tamworth:
The Tamworth Region is known for its rich diversity and wide range of experiences, where a peaceful rural lifestyle blends seamlessly with the energy of a thriving city. Just a 3-hour drive from the New South Wales coast and a quick flight from Sydney, Tamworth offers the perfect balance of nature, family-friendly living, and opportunities to build lasting friendships. With a variety of educational, career, sporting, and recreational options, you can learn more about this stunning region by visiting Destination Tamworth.

What we can offer you:

• This is an opportunity to work for the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas.
• Hunter New England Health has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
• Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community – ask us for more details.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
• Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent positions. 

Position enquiries: Dr James Zurek, Clinical Director, New England North-West Mental Health Service
E:  james.zurek@health.nsw.gov.au
Application enquires: Ms Jessica Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (02) 6767 7063 E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. 
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.