Global Medics is partnering with a vibrant and diverse Local Health District in New South Wales (situated close to Sydney) to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mental Health Triage and Assessment Centre.
The District encompasses metropolitan, semi‐rural, and rural communities, offering an exceptional blend of clinical challenge, lifestyle, and professional growth opportunities. It offers a supportive environment for clinicians, with strong links to research, education, and service development. Situated in a stunning region known for its breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities and reach cultural heritage.
The Mental Health Triage and Assessment Centre is a modern, purpose‐built, 24/7 acute mental health service designed to provide timely, compassionate, and specialised care for individuals experiencing urgent mental health concerns. It offers a dedicated alternative to the Emergency Department for people seeking immediate mental health support.
The key responsibilities for the role:
* 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, where relevant, 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 LHD
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
The benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Work/ Life Balance
* Visa sponsorship - 482 visa (186 up for discussion)
* Relocation package and assistance
If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply below or send your CV directly