Consultant Psychiatrist FRANZCP - Remote and Rural psychiatry
Katherine, Northern Territory
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced psychiatrist FRANZCP to provide clinical leadership in psychiatric care in the beautiful Katherine region of the Northern Territory. This position offers the opportunity to deliver specialised mental healthcare in a unique remote and rural environment while making a significant impact on patient outcomes in the region.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package up to AUD $615k per annum, commensurate with experience.
- Fantastic education opportunity - teach undergrad and postgrad including RANZCP Advanced Trainees.
- Aboriginal Australians make up 25% of region's population so a great opportunity to a genuine contribution to First People's healthcare.
- Six weeks annual leave entitlement
- Comprehensive relocation assistance
- Professional development opportunities within an expanding health service
- Located in Katherine.
Job scope
In this exciting job, you'll lead the assessment, planning, and management of patients using recognised clinical principles to achieve excellent care outcomes. Your responsibilities include participating in community clinics and working as consultation liaison psychiatirst at Katherine Hospital. As a clinical leader, you will provide consultancy and supervision to staff in collaboration with team managers and actively contribute to the postgraduate Psychiatry training program as a teacher and supervisor. Beyond clinical duties, you will uphold the highest ethical standards, adhere to work health and safety protocols to ensure a safe service environment, and foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership and role-modeling.
Essential Requirements
- FRANZCP
- At least 5 years of consultant psychiatry experience.
- Experience in remote and rural psychiatry.
- Interest and experience in working with Aboriginal mental health.
Highlights
- Supportive peer group and broader medical community with established networks.
- Great registrar support and a motiavted and talented MDT.
- Access to continuing education via very generous CPD allowance and CPD leave and through links to Charles Darwin University.
- Genuine work/life balance
- Year-round outdoor recreational and sporting activities
- Cultural events and festivals
- Quality educational institutions for families
- Safe, family-oriented community environment
- Full relocation support.
Interested? For more information please contact Alasdair Spinner alasdair@spinnermedical.com
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