Consultant Psychiatrist (Hospital Consult Liaison and Crisis)
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Consultant Psychiatrist, Hospital Consult Liaison and Crisis
Permanent, Full or Part-time
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi / The benefits of this position
Lakes are excited to announce a new position for an Adult Hospital Consult Liaison Psychiatrist. This is an opportunity to join a passionate team who places great value on putting people first, embedding Te Ao Māori in every-day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence through close partnership with our medical partners.
We have a flexible structure whereby the role will be based with the Acute Response / Home Based Treatment Team (ART/HBT) and Consult Liaison Clinicians. There may be a rotation to in-patient or other community positions over time. The role is based in Rotorua but could involve some in-reach to the satellite hospital in Taupo.
We are embedding our new model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead us to act with kindness. Te Ara Tauwhirotanga is the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Lakes DHB community, a model that clearly articulates what works for people in their recovery and healing journey. You can read more here: https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/mental-health/te-ara-tauwhirotanga/
The successful candidate will have:
- A broad range of general psychiatric skills
- Hold or be eligible for Vocational Registration with Medical Council of NZ
- Enjoy teaching – Rotorua is a teaching hospital with 4th, 5th and 6th year medical students as well as registrars training for fellowship with the RANZCP
- Offer senior advice and support in the assessment and diagnosis of presenting conditions to General Medicine team.
The role:
- Busy role with a broad variety of general psychiatry
- 1:6 on call roster
Ko wai mātou / Who we are
Te Whatu Ora Lakes serves a population of just over 118,000 and covers 9,570 square kilometres. It stretches from Mourea in the north to Mangakino in the west, down to Turangi in the south and across to Kaingaroa village in the east. The major centres of population are Rotorua and Taupō where two hospitals are based. The DHB’s boundaries take in the two main iwi groups of Te Arawa and Ngāti Tuwharetoa.
We Kiwis are friendly, hospitable and inclusive people and we look forward to welcoming you to our part of the world.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance for successful long term and permanent appointments
- Free staff parking
- A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
- Free flu vaccination
- Discounts (with local businesses)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Awhe utu / Salary range
$ 142,000 to $ 267,980 pro-rated to hours worked plus Senior Medical Officer allowances.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Please note that we do not accept money for any job offer.
Patai? | Questions?
If you had further queries or would like to set up an informal chat, please get in touch with our Head of Department, Dr Justin Wilson and or Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter.
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