Permanent Up to 0.5FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Blacktown - WSLHD Mental Health Service APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL

WSLHD Mental Health Service

Permanent Up to 0.5FTE Staff Specialist

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Blacktown

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The position will be a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist within the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry unit at Blacktown Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District but as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services MH in any other part of the Mental Health Service. The position will involve the provision of psychiatric assessment to the medical, surgical and Emergency Department patients of Blacktown Hospital, teaching of registrars and medical students at the Western Sydney University. There are a comprehensive range of treatment programs and areas of active research in Western Sydney Local Health District. This position is expected to support provision of medical input for indigenous population with Mental Health issues.

Successful applicants will be expected to take part in planning and service development as well as having training responsibilities. Successful applicants will be working in a motivated and highly rewarding position within a well-established senior team, supported through high quality supervision and training. There are opportunities for supervision, consultation, presentations, and innovative research as part of the role. Successful applicants will be expected to provide admitting, consultative, procedural, outpatient and on call services within the specialty as determined and required by the district.

Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

Essential Requirements for Appointment

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award/ Health Insurance Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)

2. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position, undertaking advanced training in the subspeciality or has a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry advanced training certificate.

Successful applicants may be offered a conjoint university appointment within the Faculty of Medicine at the relevant University attached to each facility. The level of academic appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and scholarship and will be held only during the tenure of the Western Sydney Local Health District appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to the District for clinical matters.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Selection Criteria

Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:

1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.

2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.

3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:

o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

o Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.

o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.

o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.

5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:

o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.

o Commitment to self -care and personal development.

o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.

o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.

o Results and outcome focused.

6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.

7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.

Working With Children Check

Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

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Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1 NOVEMBER 2024

CONTACT

Dr Sara Ghaly

(02) 9840 3019

Sara.Ghaly@health.nsw.gov.au

Dr Raphael Fraser

(02) 9881 8888

Raphael.Fraser@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024