NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Psychiatry - Dual Diagnosis - Macquarie Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An exciting opportunity to be part of the Dual Diagnosis Psychiatry team at Macquarie Hospital is available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 16
Who we are:
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District,together as a team oflike-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patientswhilst creating thebest services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture eachother, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonginghere because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trustedcaregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital is a 195 bed facility comprised of 9 separate units, 8 of which are medium to long stay. The primary purpose of the position is for the clinical management and leadership of the Dual Diagnosis stream which is comprised of Figtree Unit, Henley Unit and the Stepping Stones program
About the Role
Figtree Unit is an integrated service providing respite and recovery with 20 beds for adults with co-existing mental health issues and established patterns of harmful or dependent drug use. The Figtree treatment team offer specialised skills, knowledge and experience to assist consumers to achieve their optimum level of recovery. They endorse a pragmatic, best practice harm reduction approach, aimed at eliminating or at least minimising the risks associated with chronic substance abuse. Treatment and care is individualised and developed in collaboration with consumers and their carers and address a range of mental health issues and drug-related problems.
Henley Unit provides the first stage of a specific Drug & Alcohol treatment program for people with mental illness with 22 beds for adults in a contained environment due to risk of harm to self or others or because their extreme disorganisation associated with their presentation, renders them not yet well enough to reside in an open environment.
The program is for those consumers who are likely to show substantial clinical improvement during their admission. Consumers have access to drug and alcohol, individual and group counselling and Hospital Rehabilitation Program Areas for educational, social vocational activities.
The Stepping Stones program was opened as part of the Ministry of Health Homelessness and Vulnerable Persons projects and has 8 beds within 2 cottages of the Figtree Unit. The program offers an intensive inpatient rehabilitation for people with mental illness experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The program is based around participation in a structured routine and life skills activities with a specific focus on skills to maintain a tenancy. The team works in partnership with the consumer to find and set up a support network and develop the skills that will enable the consumer to live in the community without hardship.
Purpose of the Position
The position will provide clinical management and treatment of consumers under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Provision of clinical consultation services within NSLHD and contribution to the teaching and training of medical officers, students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities.
Participation in the on-call roster as directed by the Clinical Director. Human Resources management. Financial management and consideration of the hospital budget when prescribing and ordering tests/treatments. Show capacity for warmth, empathy and sensitivity whilst interacting with consumers.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained substantial specialist pathways. Applicants expecting to be awarded their FRANZCP within 3 months may be considered.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Experience in treating serious mental illness and working within a team to promote rehabilitation and recovery with a strong interest and/or qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
- Communication skills of a high order, including those of negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.
- Proven high performance as an experienced clinician and willingness to participate in an on-call roster and provide leadership and support to junior medical staff and participate in regular doctors' meetings.
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2007, Guardianship Act 1987 and its application and commitment to State, National and Local Mental Health policy.
- NSW Drivers Licence and the ability to drive.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Neeraj Dhawan on (02) 8877 4423 or email Neeraj.Dhawan@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 29 September 2025
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
