Global Medics is partnering with Western Sydney Local Health District to recruit a Staff Specialist/Consultant in Psychiatry within their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers a comprehensive range of public healthcare services, covering clinical care, research, and education for over 946,000 residents in Sydney's west and beyond.
Their Perinatal, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service (PCYMHS) focus on children and young adults (0-24 years) with moderate to severe mental health challenges, delivering early interventions, specialized programs, and community-based care. With an emphasis on integrated and recovery-focused care, PCYMHS collaborates with diverse professionals and networks, aiming to provide timely and coordinated support close to people's homes.
Within this role you will work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive, evidence-informed inpatient and/or community mental health services to children, adolescents, and their care systems.
The role is based 40 minutes west of the Sydney Central Business District, with great transport links to everything Sydney has to offer, from wonderful restaurants, stunning beaches, and scenic hiking spots!
Key responsibilities of the role:
* Provide high quality care for patients and their families/significant others.
* Ensure adequate communication occurs between clinicians within the organisation.
* Ensure detailed patient care treatment plans are in place to support the timely management of patients.
* Fulfil responsibilities as mentors for medical students and resident medical staff assigned to the department as required. This includes participation in staff appraisal at regular intervals particularly in relation to registrars & resident medical staff.
* Supervise the junior medical staff and provide regular teaching and education in accordance with Health Education and Training Institute guidelines.
The benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Work/ Life Balance
* Short-term accommodation assistance
* Relocation assistance
Essential Selection Criteria :
* Coming 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.
* 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 multi-disciplinary team
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