Fixed Term (12 months) Visiting Medical Officer - Department of Mental Health, Cumberland Community - WSLHD Mental Health | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL
Selection Criteria
Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent as provided for in the Health Services Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.
2. Sound clinical knowledge of comprehensive Mental Health service provision demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position with experience inpatient and Community Mental Health.
3. Sound knowledge of principles of Recovery based clinical practice and integrated Mental Health Care.
4. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
o High level interpersonal and communication skills.
o Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
o Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision.
5. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
6. Experience in community and adult psychiatry.
7. Previous experience of working in a consultation-liaison capacity in a General Hospital setting is desirable.
8. Form relationships with non-government organisations who have Forensic patients in their residential care or who provide day services and support the General Psychiatrists in regard to risk issues, management and accountability at the MHRT hearings. In regard to management of Older Aged Patients.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12 AUGUST 2024
CONTACT
Dr Sara Ghaly
(02) 9840 3019
Dr Malvika Ravi
(02) 8890 7254
Malvika.Ravi@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au
