Newcastle is New South Wales’ 2nd largest city. It is a port city, 2 hrs drive from Sydney and gateway to the beautiful mid to north NSW coastline. It has a major university and a rich choice of private schooling. The governing health service is one of the largest in Australia and offers substantial career opportunities.
Community highlights.
- Population of 320k.
- Great private schools.
- University city.
- Affordable housing.
- Rich choice of private and government schooling.
- Extensive child care (government subsidised).
- Excellent career opportunities for non-medical partners.
- Domestic airport.
- Direct train line to Sydney.
- 2hrs drive to Sydney.
- 1hr drive to Gosford, central coast area.
- Access to the Hunter Valley, vineyards etc.
- Mild winters, warm summers.
- Great beaches within walking distance from the centre of town.
- Access to great spots like Lake Macquarie.
Job and service highlights include but are not limited to
- Provide care and treatment to consumers and their families who reside in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie communities.
- Posts are available within Adult Inpatient at 2 sites or Community jobs in multiple locations.
- Supportive teaching environment.
- The mhs have well established dedicated and experienced multi-disciplinary teams.
- Provide peer support to colleagues when required.
- Responsibilities include providing admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services.
- Participate in education and research as determined and required.
- Collaborative clinical care model.
- Manage and prioritise competing clinical and teaching demands.
- Provide expert advice in policy and strategy.
- Participate in clinical governance activities and quality improvement projects.
Selection criteria includes but is not limited to
- FRANZCP or Advanced trainees hoping to get Fellowship within the next 12 months are also encouraged to apply.
- Contemporary experience in general adult psychiatry in inpatient and community settings.
- Expert comunication skills.
- Strong collaborative ethos.
- Ability to react to change and varying service demands.
- Enthusiasitc commitment to your own professional development.
Please get in touch with Alasdair Spinner for more information. You can email, message (Whatsapp is good) or call for a friendly, informal chat about the service and location.
alasdair@spinnermedical.com
+447414531583
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Spinner Medical Recruitment is the leading psychiatry recruiter for overseas trained psychiatrists seeking work in Australia. We have 20 yrs experience in representing Australia, Australian society, culture, education to overseas professionals and assisting in their and their family’s move to Australia.