Permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTE) Mid and Far North Mental Health & Addiction Services The Mental Health & Addiction Services at Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai Tokerau are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Mid/Far North teams to provide an effective service to the Bay of Islands, Hokianga and Kaitaia community.
Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai Tokerau provides a specialist clinical mental health and addiction service to the Northland region, from north of Wellsford to Cape Reinga serving a growing population of around 190,000.
These services are designed to cater for people with significant mental illness and/or addiction that is beyond the scope of primary care services.
Here is the opportunity to live and practice in a more rural area of Northland, ideally suiting someone with strong interest in rural psychiatry and interested in a country farm or beach lifestyle.
This position also involves both conducting community clinics and clinical input into our Sub-Acute Unit.
Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.
To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in either a vocational or locum tenens – special purpose Psychiatry scope of practice.
FRANZCP and/or postgraduate qualifications are preferred, however, we are happy to hear from those near completion of their studies.
If you are currently overseas/not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is also an Approved Accredited Employer by New Zealand Immigration.
In return we provide ongoing professional support including continuing medical education and professional development opportunities.
You will have active participation in a growing service that has the opportunity to be at the forefront of both primary and secondary care innovations.
We offer a competitive relocation package to support you and your family to make the move to Northland.
To apply , please ensure you submit an application via the online portal below.
For assistance with the application process please contact referencing vacancy number: MD24-003 #J-18808-Ljbffr