Nslhd - Staff Specialist - Psychiatry

An opportunity to be part of the Forensic Psychiatry Team in the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service is available. Certificate in Forensic Psychiatry is a requirement for this position. Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification:
Staff Specialist
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week:
up to 8
Purpose of the Position
This position provides specialist assessment and advice in relation to the ongoing care of consumers with psychiatric disorders who are under the NSW Mental Health Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 and/or the NSW Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 or are considered to be 'high risk civil consumers' based within community and inpatient settings across Northern Sydney Local Health District. This position is based out of Royal North Shore Hospital and will contribute pro rata to the on-call Staff Specialist roster. The position will work across NSLHD mental health and drug and alcohol services as required. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.

Selection Criteria

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian &
   New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. You must have a Certificate in Forensic Psychiatry.
2. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation;
   Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders;
   colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
3. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in forensic psychiatry across the age range.
4. Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007, NSW Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, and the Crimes Act 1900, particularly in relation to people who are 'forensic patients' in accordance with the legislation.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the New South Wales public mental health and drug and alcohol systems or similar and experience in and understanding of effective partnerships with consumers, carers and health related organisations in the government and non-government sector.
6. Demonstrated liaison and interpersonal and communication skills that engage all parties, facilitate transfers, admissions and follow-up of consumers to community services.
7. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to use standard computer applications such as Intranet, MS Word and Outlook
8. Valid NSW Drivers Licence or equivalent.

Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Katharine Lindsay on or email at

Applications Close:
7 July 2024

Please Note:
NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential