Role
– Consultant Psychiatrist (Clayton Agile Psychological Medicine Clinic)
The role is a clinical role within the Mental Health Program (MHP) of Monash Health and is located within the Clayton Agile Psychological Medicine Clinic. The successful applicant will:
1. Have a passion and investment in world best practice in providing integrated medical and psychological care, in line with Monash Health's iCARE values
2. Have a passion for research and teaching at medical student and post-graduate levels; and be flexible thinker who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based treatment to all consumers
The candidate will be expected to provide medical leadership at team level and support and assist the Unit Director in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services consistent with Monash Health values. Teams at the MHP are multidisciplinary in nature and clinical services at Monash Health are, in principle, consultant led, with the consultants at the forefront of clinical service provision.
About You
You are a recent or an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist.
You Are Also;
3. committed to a leadership & mentoring role
4. dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
5. committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
6. enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
7. excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
8. keenly interested in teaching medical students and registrars
What you need :
9. Relevant Qualification – Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
10. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
11. Demonstrated experience
12. Working with Children's Certificate
13. Valid Driving licence – senior medical staff are required to travel between Monash Health sites should the need arise
14. Australian working rights
What we offer:
15. Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals
16. Avenues to further develop your leadership skills
17. Mentorship
18. Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
19. Supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake further training and studies, including a PhD in gender Studies/psychiatric subspecialties in collaboration with Monash University Department of Psychiatry
20. Salary packaging
How to Apply
Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.
Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.
Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed.? These include:
21. reference checks
22. a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months
23. a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same)
24. proof of immunisation.
Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19?and Influenza and?are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.?The current orders require evidence of three?doses?for COVID-19.
All applicants to positions with Monash Health will need to upload acceptable evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19?and Influenza?as part of their application.?Acceptable evidence is a copy of your Immunisation History Statement which can be accessed via myGov.? Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who can provide evidence that they meet full vaccination status.