Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist - Mental Health - Perm PT 0.6 FTE (Apply via eCredential)
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- REQ578438 Requisition #
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- 14 hours ago Post Date
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Join a ground-breaking program making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable childrenThe Elver Program is a state-wide, trauma-informed, outreach-based multidisciplinary service that delivers specialist assessments and interventions to some of the most vulnerable children in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) in NSW. A unique and innovative partnership between the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), Elver offers an unparalleled opportunity for experienced and passionate psychiatrists to work at the intersection of mental health, child protection, and trauma care. Based in Parramatta and part of DCJ’s Intensive Support Services (ISS), the Elver Program services metropolitan Sydney with the capacity to deliver outreach to rural and remote areas across NSW.
You would be working as part of a multidisciplinary team which consists of other psychiatrists, Advance Trainee and a number of senior clinicians and DCJ staff. You would be part of the SWSLHD iCAMHS psychiatrists and have supervision and support comminsurate with your level of experience and expertise. Providing clinical care to this needy group and their professional families, opportunities to supervise and recieve supervision, engage in teaching and research and pursue further sub-speciality interests as apropriate.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is a dynamic and diverse health service provider, catering to one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia. With a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas. The district encompasses a mix of urban and rural communities, providing a wide range of services through its network of hospitals, community health centers, and specialty services.
SWSLHD is renowned for its innovation in healthcare, focusing on patient-centered care, research, and education. Its strategic location offers easy access to public transport, major shopping centers, entertainment venues, and the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. As Sydney’s new airport develops and the region continues to expand, SWSLHD remains dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of its diverse community, making it an exciting and supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.
- Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award and Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
- Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
- Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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