Senior Clinical Lead Psychiatrist
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Clinical Lead Psychiatrist to lead quality improvement initiatives and provide clinical coverage for the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT).
This dual-role position offers a unique opportunity to shape service delivery and support vulnerable populations in a vibrant regional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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* Lead quality and safety development across Adult Mental Health Services
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* Optimise least restrictive practices and support clinical governance
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* Provide psychiatric care to homeless individuals via the HHOT service
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* Participate in teaching, supervision, audits, and research
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* Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service innovation
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Candidate Requirements:
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* Fellowship with RANZCP and specialist registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for same)
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* Experience in adult psychiatry and quality improvement
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* Commitment to recovery-oriented and culturally safe care
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* General driver's licence and compliance with VPD requirements
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Benefits:
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* Work-life balance in tropical North Queensland
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* Professional development allowance + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
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* Supportive team culture and leadership pathways
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* Employer contributions to superannuation (12.75%)
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* Annual leave (5 weeks % loading
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* Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
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* Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)
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* Motor vehicle allowance
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* Attractive salary packaging options and generous leave entitlements
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