Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry

Opportunity highlights

• Well-established Mental Health Service with a 16-bed authorised inpatient unit, including 4 PICU beds.

• Manageable caseloads, light on-call, and strong work-life balance.

• Strong and stable doctor support: six Consultant Psychiatrists, eight Registrars, two RMOs and two interns

• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible

• Coastal lifestyle in Albany: beaches, national parks, affordable living and a family-friendly community

Living in Albany

Albany is one of Western Australia’s most attractive regional centres, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle, excellent community infrastructure and easy access to some of Australia's most beautiful natural environments.

Set on the stunning south coast, Albany combines beaches, national parks, history, culture and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for families, couples and individuals looking for a high-quality lifestyle away from the pressures of a major metropolitan centre.

Climate and lifestyle

• Stunning coastal and inland landscapes

• Crystal-clear beaches, national parks, walking trails and outdoor activities

• Relaxed pace of life with strong work-life balance

• Rich local history and heritage

• Access to fishing, hiking, surfing, swimming and nature-based recreation

• Affordable cost of living compared with larger cities

• 3 daily flights to Perth for quick national or international transfer.

Family and community

• Quality and available childcare options.

• Excellent public and private schools

• Welcoming, family-friendly regional community

• Lots and lots of sporting clubs and community groups.

• Vibrant cultural scene with events, festivals, cafes, restaurants and recreational activities

Role information

This role is suitable for someone looking for a Full Time role mixing Consultation Liaison and General Adult clinic work or a Part Time role in Consultation Liaison psychiatry.

This regional mental health service is recruiting Consultant Psychiatrists in this context to join its established adult mental health service in Albany, Western Australia.

This is a sensational opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary regional service delivering care across both community and inpatient settings. The adult psychiatry component includes a 16-bed authorised inpatient unit, with four PICU beds, co-located with the Community service hub.

The Adult Community Mental Health Service includes the Acute Assessment & Treatment Team and the longer-term Continuing Treatment Team. Each team is supported by a psychiatrist, at least one registrar, a resident medical officer, experienced nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers, lived experience workers and allied health professionals.

You will deliver comprehensive clinical assessments and provide psychiatric care and treatment for adults in either the community or inpatient setting. Caseloads and on-call requirements are extremely manageable, offering an excellent balance between clinical responsibility and lifestyle.

The Consultation Liaison context covers referrals from the general medical, surgical and maternity wards, working closely with the palliative care team, including in the hospice.

The service has a strong commitment to education, training and research, with active links to the local Rural Clinical School and local universities. Consultants with subspecialty qualifications or specific clinical interests are welcome to incorporate these into the service.

Remuneration and benefits

• Package of up to $539k plus oncall, recall and other allowances.

• 12% employer superannuation contributions

• Generous professional development allowance of $33k - paid. 

• Salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 per annum

• 4 weeks annual leave

• 3 weeks professional development leave

• 10 days sick leave

• Additional leave available for compassionate or cultural reasons

• Flexible and adaptable rosters supporting work-life balance where operationally possible

• Opportunity to supervise trainees, contribute to quality improvement and participate in research

Service info

This MHS provides specialist mental health support across both community and inpatient settings, delivering pharmacological, behavioural and therapeutic interventions through a multidisciplinary model of care.

The adult mental health service includes:

• 16-bed authorised inpatient unit, including 4 PICU beds

• Co-location with the Community Mental Health Clinic

• Acute Assessment & Treatment Team

• Continuing Treatment Team

• Consultation Liaison Psychiatry across medical, surgical and maternity wards

• Close working relationships with palliative care, including hospice services

• Collaboration with Community Older Adult, Child and Adolescent, and Inpatient Consultation Liaison teams

• Strong links with the Rural Clinical School and local universities

• A psychiatry team of six Consultant Psychiatrists, eight Registrars, two RMOs and two interns

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnoses and psychiatric treatment

• Provide best-practice clinical interventions for adults requiring specialist mental health care

• Liaise regularly with GPs and other healthcare professionals

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings

• Supervise and mentor medical students, junior doctors and training registrars

• Participate in continuing professional development, education, training and research

• Contribute to the on-call roster for the mental health team

• Participate in the ECT roster

Selection criteria

• Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of Psychiatry

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or eligibility for via RANZCP pathways or ESP.

• Extensive clinical experience in adult mental health

• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and collaborative practice

• Interest in regional mental health service delivery

• Commitment to ongoing professional development, supervision, education and training

Desirable but not essential requirements

• Interest and experience in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

• Subspecialty qualifications or specific clinical interests that could be incorporated into the service

Apply

Call or text Alasdair: +44 7414 531 583
Email: alasdair@spinnermedical.com

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