Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Inpatient, NSW

Global Medics is partnering with a large Local Health District in NSW to recruit a Staff Specialist/Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient (including Psychiatry Emergency Care Centre).

The role is based in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, a stunning area stretching from the sea cliffs of the Illawarra Escarpment to the white sands of Jarvis Bay. Just south of Sydney, enjoy beautiful beaches, lush national parks, and welcoming communities.

The Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (based in Wollongong) is a short stay unit, primarily for crisis intervention for consumers with low to medium acuity mental health problems and who are likely to require only a brief period (up to 48 hours) in hospital.

The key responsibilities for the role:
* Provide an accountable and high standard service consistent with the defined scope of clinical practice for ISLHD and all NSW Health Policies and as required by other senior medical staff and the facility.
* Be dedicated to a teamwork philosophy and be able to demonstrate ability to work as a team member within the Department and the broader multidisciplinary team.
* Ensure detailed patient treatment plans are in place to support the timely management of patients and effective clinical handover processes in accordance with facility and ISLHD guidelines.
* Ensure a high standard of clinical record documentation is maintained, including the completion of all clinical records (including medication charts and other orders) to reflect clinical decisions and optimise data collection.
 
The benefits:

* Competitive salary
* Work/ Life Balance
* Visa support
* Relocation package - up to $10,000 AUD

* Peer review support

Requirements:

• Fellowship of the relevant Royal Australian Medical College or equivalent
• Specialist AHPRA registration or eligible to attain (Substantially Comparable)

If you are interested in this role and wish to discuss it further, please apply below or email your CV to Agnieszka.Olbrys@globalmedics.com.au