Dunedin Hospital
Salary: Upwards from $240k including additional allowances (ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980))
Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ (Permanent 0.9 FTE)
Close-knit, supportive team
Now is the right time for a change as Dunedin is building a state-of-the-art digital hospital. Get in on the ground floor and help us turn this dream into reality! We endeavour to meet the needs of our patients and community. We proudly strive to provide top quality healthcare to our diverse older population, and we are recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist based at Dunedin Hospital.
Mo te turanga - About the role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will work within a small multi-disciplinary team responsible for the psychiatric assessment and care of patients. You will take a leading role in maintaining and enhancing our Mental Health service. Your responsibilities will include assessment and treatment of older persons while collaborating with the primary health sector consistent with Southern's values. You will also contribute to ongoing service improvement and workforce innovation. Participation on the on-call roster is required, currently at 1:18.
Mou ake - About you
Fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential, and ideally, you will have current registration with the NZ Medical Council. You will have a personal commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and an unequivocal dedication to working as part of a team. Clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the multi-disciplinary team are pivotal to the position. A strong commitment to service user and family/whanau inclusion in service delivery and a focus on recovery is required, along with a sound understanding and commitment to biculturalism. A demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and providing training to students at all levels is also necessary.
We welcome applications from Advanced Trainees who are about to complete their final six months of training as a fellow with supervision or Psychiatrists interested in advanced training.
Mo matou - About us
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, aiming to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards.
Otepoti - About Dunedin
Dunedin is a great little city with a big town feel, known for its southern hospitality. Our city boasts amazing scenery and wildlife; being a university town, it has vibrant energy for concerts, dining, and more. It's one of the best places for families and offers a great lifestyle for empty nesters. Many of our staff combine a hospital career with lifestyle pursuits.
Painga - Benefits:
Supportive team
Flexible role
Work-life balance
Generous funding for CME
Generous relocation package
College and registration costs included in your package
Utu whanui - Salary range
This role belongs to the 2024 ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 p.a prorata).
Ra monehu - Closing date: Friday, 25 October 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of our work, vacancy close dates may change. Don't delay, apply as soon as possible.
Tono inaianei - Apply now
For a job description or further information, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: ******
We welcome any enquiries and would be happy to connect you with one of our MHSOP consultants for an informal conversation.
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational health assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/Consultant-Psychiatrist-Older-Persons/943337310/
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