Overview
Position – Psychiatric Consultant
Location – Illawarra / Shoalhaven
You will be working in a stunning coastal location, with easy access to Sydney. This is a large Tertiary Hospital.
Wollongong is a coastal city in Australia, south of Sydney along the Grand Pacific Drive. Surfing beaches and rock pools line the coastline. Trails encircle the forests and rocky cliffs of Mt. Keira in the Illawarra mountain range, which frames the city. To the north, hang gliders launch from Bald Hill. South lie the Buddhist temple of Nan Tien and Lake Illawarra, a large lagoon with boating and fishing facilities.
They have Consultant role available in:
- Adult Inpatient
- Eating Disorders
- Child & Adolescent
- Community Psychiatrist
- Psychiatry – Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC)
- Psychiatrist for our Virtual Mental Health
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist psychiatric services to patients
- Promotes patient safety and quality of care. Provides leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.
- In collaboration with the Medical Co-Director, Clinical Leads and other Consultants works to achieve national, state and EMHS performance standards and targets
- Works within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the EMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee
Essential Selection Criteria:
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Demonstrated clinical skills and experience working with mental health problems in Adult Mental Health and / or CAMHS
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team
Why work in Australia?
Working in Australia allows you to develop professionally in one of the world’s leading healthcare systems, while also getting to experience a scenic and diverse country. With sunny weather, gorgeous beaches, and endless attractions there is plenty to fill your time outside of work. Many major cities boast of exciting sites and restaurants for all ages to immerse themselves in Australian culture as well as hiking and camping options in more rural areas.
If you are interested to learn more about the opportunities we have available, apply now or contact Zofia Clarke at: zofia.Clarke@globalmedics.com.au