Medical Co-Director

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia WA Health Full time
Medical Co-Director / Consultant Psychiatrist


Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)Government - State (Government & Defence)Full timeThis vacancy is for Fixed Term appointments for up to 5 years with the possibility of extension(s).Successful applicants to the Medical Co-Director (State Forensics) position can also be appointed to a clinical Fixed Term Consultant Psychiatrist role within State Forensics of up to 0.5FTE.To be appointed to both the Medical Co-Director and Consultant Psychiatrist positions, applicants will need to meet the requirements of both roles.

About this roleThe

State Forensic Mental Health Services (SFMHS)


provides mental health services for individuals with mental illness associated with high-risk behaviours and who are typically in the criminal justice system.

Our services are delivered across a variety of settings including 45 inpatient beds, community, prisons, and courts.

There has been substantial recent State Government investment in forensic mental health services, including the establishment of two new Child and Adolescent teams (one community based and one in Youth Detention).

Funding has been announced for 48 adult and 5 child and adolescent forensic mental health beds, with further announcements expected.

Additional services are also planned in relation to the Criminal Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) reform.
As a member of the Mental Health, Public Health, Dental Services (MHPHDS) Executive team, the

Medical Co-Director (State Forensics)

works collectively to achieve patient, community, and population outcomes. The Co-Directors work in partnership to provide effective leadership, governance, strategic planning, and operational management of the clinical stream.

In this role, you will ensure the provision of safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care consistent with North Metropolitan Health Service's (NMHS) safety, quality, and performance frameworks.

The

Consultant Psychiatrist


positions within the State Forensic Mental Health Service are responsible for the psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment of consumers under their direct care.

In this role, you will provide clinical leadership, coordination and direction to a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering evidence based best practice treatment and evaluates the provision of patient centred-care coordination, within recovery orientated model.

What we are looking forWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic Psychiatrist to join our outstanding SFMHS team and shape the future of forensic mental health services in Western Australia.

You will be driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care.

You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still.

At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values:
Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity.

During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offerIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

Generous salary packagingDiverse and inclusive cultureA smoke free environmentFlexible leave arrangementsPaid study leaveFlexible working arrangementsContinuous learningProfessional and location-based allowancesNMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Applicants from interstate or overseas may be eligible for generous relocation incentives under WA Health's BELONG initiative. Information for prospective applicants, including eligibility requirements, is attached.

Want to know more about this role?We encourage you to contact Dr Theresa Marshall, Executive Director MHPHDS on We think you'll like it hereOur employees like working here, and we think you will too.

Watch the below video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on

for immediate assistance during business hours

Your application should include:


A covering letter (up to 3 pages) detailing how you meet the position requirements as listed in the Job Description FormA copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.

The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.

In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.

Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

North Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details.

We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms, and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Postgraduate Medical Council of Western AustraliaDepartment of HealthWA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.

The legislation established the Department of Health as 'System Manager' for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.

The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).StructureThe Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J.

Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:public healthclinical services and researchpurchasing and system performancesystem policy and planninggovernance and system support

Source:
This is an extract from the company's own website.
Department of HealthMental HealthChild and Adolescent Health ServiceWA Country Health ServiceHealth Support ServicesHealth Service BoardsPolicy Frameworks

Postgraduate Medical Council of Western AustraliaDepartment of HealthWA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.

The legislation established the Department of Health as 'System Manager' for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.

The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).StructureThe Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J.

Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:public healthclinical services and researchpurchasing and system performancesystem policy and planninggovernance and system support

Source:
This is an extract from the company's own website.
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