Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist

Staff Specialist - Psychiatry (Inpatient) - Permanent - Up to 1.0 FTE Available

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is looking for a Permanent Staff Specialist to join the Psychiatry team at the Wollongong Hospital.

Wollongong Hospital Staff Specialist, Permanent up to 1.0 FTE Psychiatrist (Inpatient) REQ485002 Further Incentives Offered

Together, we can do more.

Are you a passionate and motivated individual looking to pursue a career in Psychiatry?
Then you could be the perfect Psychiatrist to join the professionals at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRANZCP within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

Looking for more than just a salary?

Besides your salary, you'll also have access to:
- Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - 25 calendar days per year and $38,000
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Apply now by addressing the selection criteria below and submitting your resume.

Selection Criteria:

1. Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition and/or specialist recognition within 6 months.
3. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
4. Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.
6. Be accredited or be willing to become accredited as an RANZCP supervisor of psychiatry trainees.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
8. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff as well as demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

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An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary positions within the District.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

For role related enquiries or questions contact:

Dr David Alcorn
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For application related enquiries contact:

Bianca-lee Da Prato
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Applications Close:
28th June 2024