NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Psychiatry - PECC - North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service (Apply via eCredential)

Full Time
St Leonards NSW
Posted
Job description

An opportunity to be part of the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) team at North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service located at Royal North Shore Hospital is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here



Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: Up to 32
Duration: Until 30 April 2023


COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.

Purpose of the Position

To work with a multidisciplinary Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) team, as a clinical lead in a busy, but integrated Mental Health service.
The incumbent will work primarily, in the inpatient setting of a 6 bed PECC unit and additionally to provide assessment and management advice for mental health consumers in the emergency department both directly and with the support of a psychiatry JMO and Mental Health CNCs. The role also includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with the ED team around matters pertaining to managing mental health consumers and providing support and education where appropriate.
The incumbent will provide clinical management and treatment of consumers under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
This 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.
This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need

Selection Criteria

  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
  • 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
  • Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Psychiatry, together with a demonstrated interest and experience in Emergency Psychiatry
  • The capacity for involvement in education, training, supervision and liaison in Emergency Psychiatry across a variety of professional disciplines and settings.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with staff from a variety of professional disciplines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance processes.

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 0481 982 197 or email Katherine.Lindsay@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 18 September 2022

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

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