Staff Specialist - Perinatal and Women's Mental Health - The Royal Hospital for Women

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

1. Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatry and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.
3. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
4. Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in perinatal psychiatry and/or women's mental health and/or consultation-liaison psychiatry, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
6. Demonstrated currency of practice at a consultant level in Perinatal and Women's Psychiatry and/or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with knowledge of child protection legislation.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Meredith Stone on Meredith.Stone@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 20 July 2025