Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community
Te Kaupapa – Mission
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer, please find out how to make a difference somewhere different.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive makes us a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department.
Access to clinical training and education.
Up-to-date facilities.
Opportunities to participate in local project and regional collaboration teams.
Professional development.
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Taranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthPermanent, Part Time
A permanent four-day per week vacancy exists for a motivated and experienced Adult Psychiatrist to join our team of 14 psychiatrists. You will work with a dedicated team of medical, nursing and allied health staff primarily caring for people in a community setting with complex needs requiring specialist mental health services. There are 4 training registrars in post.
We are keen to hear from those who currently hold vocational registration to practice in New Zealand.
Our Community Mental Health Team is an experienced and motivated team, attending to clients above 18 years of age. The team relies on a variety of professions and skills, utilizing CBT, dynamic therapies, family interventions, Mindfulness and DBT groups, as well as a range of local primary services working in unison for the best interest of our community.
As part of the MHAS service, you will be expected to:
Provide consultant services to people requiring specialist care.
Interact daily with other departments.
Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service.
Have the ability to work in a range of settings i.e. inpatient, outpatient and community settings inclusive of crisis work.
Cover for colleagues in their absence.
Participate in an on-call 1:10 roster.
Please click here to view the job description.
Mou - About you
You will be known by your peers as someone who:
Works well in multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centred care.
Strives to improve the way services are developed and delivered.
Has excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.
Engages with other providers, consumers, and health organisations to improve the quality and responsiveness of services.
Focuses on achieving results and developing and maintaining good working relationships in the workplace.
If you share in our vision and values, and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us, we encourage you to apply.
If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Janette Thompson, Recruitment Advisor via email ******
Applications are open; however, if we make an appointment, this position will close.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed.
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