NNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer Specialist Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services - Tweed (Apply via eCredential)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ532392
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Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Where you'll be working
The new Tweed Valley Hospital is located in the Tweed Valley, a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
Visit Northern NSW LHD Mental Health for more information on NNSWLHD Mental Health Services. Visit NNSWLHD for more information about living and working in this area
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Child and Adolescent Advanced Training Certification.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Psychiatry at the role delineation of the service.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster which covers Older Persons and Adult Psychiatry as well at Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Paula Sheehan, Service Manager - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service at Email: Paula.Sheehan@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 13 December 2024
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