Consultant Adult General Psychiatrist - In Patients | Hastings Nz

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Consultant Adult General Psychiatrist - In Patients | Hastings NZ Odyssey Recruitment Global Medical Recruitment – Hastings, North Island
Full time
Seeking a consultant psychiatrist for a full time position providing acute in patient adult psychiatry services in a regional general hospital providing secondary medical services on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island.
Position Highlights
Join a two consultant psychiatrist team in Nga Rau Rakau, the acute admission facility for seriously mentally ill people in the Hawkes Bay region.
The 23-bed unit includes 16 inpatient beds and seven sub-acute beds, arranged into three inpatient areas: secure ("Pukatea"), semi-secure ("Kahikatea"), and an open ward ("Kowhai").
There is also a day program ("Harakeke") that operates out of an adjacent area in the building. The unit is light, modern and as home-like as possible.
The aim of the department is to support people in their recovery from severe mental illness to return to living in the community.
Treat the full range of adult patients including older persons and addictions, as well as supporting youth while they await transfer to the Rangatahi Specialist Youth service based in Wellington.
Medical cover includes two registrars and two house officers.
Provide clinical care of the patients in the ward, both directly and through supervising other staff, particularly the junior medical staff.
Consultant Psychiatrist input is essential in a range of clinical activities, including 24-hour seclusion reviews, periodic reviews of treatment, statutory assessments under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, and decisions about leave and discharge.
Mental Health Service has a robust Peer Review Group and you will have access to CPD activities to meet ongoing registration requirements.
Requirements
FRANZCP or equivalent qualification accepted by the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Benefits
Competitive salary in accordance with ASMS MECA or IEA.
Additional allowances for on-call duties.
6% employer contribution to pension scheme.
6 weeks annual leave and 10 days study leave with $16,000 annual allowance.
Comprehensive relocation package and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Opportunities to develop subspecialist interests.
Hastings is located on New Zealand's North Island East Coast, the twin city of Napier, and sits 18km inland. Some features include:
Major agricultural, food, and wine producing region.
4 hours from Wellington.
City centre has evolving enclave of open spaces alongside a growing number of restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Good selection of public and private day and boarding schools.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this job and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, please submit your CV and cover letter. We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

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