Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer to join our team in delivering high-quality mental health services. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Job Description:
* Providing contemporary comprehensive specialist psychiatry services at primary facilities and other locations as applicable, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and healthy communities through quality care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading clinical teams, participating in quality improvement activities, and providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering high-quality mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex mental health conditions.
* Leading clinical teams to ensure effective service delivery and continuous quality improvement.
* Developing and implementing policies and procedures to promote best practices in mental health care.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Psychiatry at the role delineation of the service.
* Accredited ECT provider or willingness to work towards same for all adult-related specialities.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
* Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement.
* Availability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable time.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Access to the latest technologies and resources to support patient care.
Other Opportunities:
* Training and education opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
* Promotion of work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
* Professional development programs to support your career goals.