The Position
Skilled Medical has an exciting career opportunity for a Consultant in Psychiatry to commence a part-time or full-time position in regional Victoria.
The primary purpose of the Consultant Psychiatrist is to provide high quality clinical mental health services and clinical direction and leadership in the allocated area of the Mental Health Program as directed by the Clinical Director Mental Health Services. The allocated area shall be determined in accordance with service requirements by the Clinical Director Mental Health, in collaboration with the Executive Director Mental Health and the relevant General Manager.
The successful candidate will ensure that the delivery of mental health services is consistent with the clinical governance requirements and policies and protocols, aligns with operational and strategic plans, meets all key performance indicators and patient safety measures and supports innovation and quality improvement.
The Consultant Psychiatrist works closely with consumers and carers, and the relevant Team/Nurse Unit Manager and General Manager in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver medical services within the allocated area.
This position will be involved in the education and supervision of medical officers, undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
Health Service
This large regional hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and allied health services.
The Location
This region is well known for its agriculture, farmlands, wineries and gourmet produce. It is close distance to stunning coastal areas and reasonable driving distance to Melbourne.
Essential Criteria
Doctors must hold specialist registration with AHPRA and hold or be eligible for Fellowship with the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatry.
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Nevenka Zuvelek by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in Australia on 1300 900 100.