Consultant Psychiatrist

Global Medics is partnering with the Northern New South Wales Local Health District to recruit a Staff Specialist/Consultant Psychiatrist to work across both the Acute Care Services (ACS) and Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC). The role is a 50/50 split between the two areas. The role is based in Lismore, a vibrant regional city, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and proximity to nature and beaches. Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute/Emerg MH Care - Lismore

• 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 for doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers
• Works within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the Local Health District

• From the UK: Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), awarded under any RCPsych curriculum from August 2007 to date following satisfactory completion of a General Medical Council or Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board approved specialty training program in psychiatry in the United Kingdom.
• From Other Countries: 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
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Competitive salary
• Work/Life Balance
• 482 or 186PR visa sponsorship
• Transport from local airports (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ballina)
• Relocation assistance - temporary accommodation for up to 12 weeks and up to $10,000 AUD

If you are interested in this role and wish to discuss it further, please apply below or email your CV to Agnieszka.Olbrys@globalmedics.com.au