Jobs

Excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a metropolitan location. 

• Remuneration package up to $408,730 per annum

• Conjoint position may be considered with the Australian National University (ANU)

• 3 hours to Sydney and close proximity to ski fields and coast
  

The Organisation

Canberra Health Services (CHS) provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT); which has a catchment of approximately 400, 000 people. 

The Canberra Hospital is a 600-bed tertiary hospital that provides trauma services and most major medical and surgical subspecialty services. The Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS), a division of  CHS, provides the following programs to a catchment of 400, 000 people:

• Adult Acute Mental Health Services - 40-beds run by four teams, consisting of a Consultant, Registrar and Intern. 

• Adult Community Mental Health Services

• Rehabilitation and Specialty Mental Health Services

• Forensic Mental Health Services

• Alcohol and Drug Services

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

• Justice Health Services

The Job

• You will have experience in General Psychiatry or a Subspecialty area of Psychiatry.

• You will have skills in inpatient and community services, including the provision of ECT services.

• You will teach and supervise psychiatry trainees and Medical students.

• You will contribute to clinical leadership and oversight of multi-disciplinary teams.

• You will participate in administration and clinical governance activities and the after-hours roster as required.

• You will be accountable and responsible to the Clinical Director of the relevant program stream.

• An emphasis on recovery focus and person-centred care are essential.

• Part-time may be considered however not less than 0.6FTE.

• On-call roster approximately 1:30.
  

Rewards 

• Australia’s capital city offers outstanding education, leisure and housing options.

• The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading centre for education and research and is ranked #1 in Australia and #22 in the world.

• Excellent salary packaging options.

• A range of internal development opportunities.

• Reimbursement of relocation costs up to $51,000 may be available.

• The nation's capital offers world-class dining and cultural experiences.

• Serene lakeshore views and outdoor activities.

• 3 universities plus outstanding primary and secondary schooling.

• 2 hour drive to the south coast of New South Wales.

 Requirements

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent specialist qualifications.

• Current or eligible for a driver’s license. 

 About Us

Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy. Your career progression is just as important to us as is your wellbeing and work-life balance. We are acutely aware of the rising statistics identifying job dissatisfaction, stress, burnout and mental illness in the healthcare sector, and this concerns us.

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