Consultant Psychiatrist - Home Based Treatment

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Home-Based Treatment team.  This newly created service is an integral part of the Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions Acute care team and wider community mental health services. 

The Home-Based Treatment Team is based on the premise that for some people their recovery is better enabled by treating them at home in the community they live in, surrounded by the people they are closest to.

The primary functions of the Home-based treatment team are to:

• Provide an alternative to inpatient admission.
• Provide intensive response to mental health crisis to prevent an inpatient admission.
• Support an early facilitated discharge from the psychiatric inpatient unit.
• Provide intensive support in a community setting, while mental health crisis resolves.

In this role you will be providing high quality assessment and treatment services within a multidisciplinary acute care team.  The role requires someone who can work from a collaborative model with Tangata Whaiora and encourage the involvement of whānau in the care of Tangata Whaiora.

The Home-Based Treatment Psychiatrist appointed to this role will have the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Bay of Plenty and shape the future of local services.  There is support for academic interests and a strong clinical community.  If you like to work in a team that puts the client and their family/whānau at the centre, and is collaborative, creative and collegial, please consider this your next job.

This is a permanent 0.6FTE part-time position, working 48 hours per fortnight.

He Kōrero mōu - About You

Criteria for this position:

• You need to be a Vocationally Registered Psychiatrist with the Medical Council of NZ or be eligible for this.
• Expert clinical experience and knowledge
• Have fellowship of RANZCP or the equivalent is essential.

Applying from overseas?  You can complete the self-assessment tool on the Medical Council of New Zealand website to determine which pathway to registration (as a medical practitioner in New Zealand) you might be eligible for.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.  The Bay of Plenty is also a great base from which to explore New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific islands and Asia. 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

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Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Access to Immigration and Medical Registration support
• Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.