Consultant Psychiatrist Forensic
5 days ago
About the Role This role offers great variety.
You will work with a number of specialists both internally and externally and have the ability to maintain excellent working relationships.
This is a job where no two days are ever the same; you will see the full spectrum of psychiatry from enduring mental illness through to trauma, grief and distress.
You will work with supportive and caring colleagues within a close-knit team.
Key Responsibilities: Provide quality clinical services to tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau within Te Whatu Ora Waikato boundaries.
As a clinical expert, you will ensure that the appropriate and current knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the area of psychiatry are applied to clinical situations and team decision making.
Participate in clinical partnership to ensure that tāngata whaiora and their whānau receive integrated, appropriate, effective, and efficient assessment and care.
We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu - Waikato.
Puawai Regional Forensic Mental Health Service provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to people who have contact with the justice system and who have a moderate to severe mental illness.
Puawai services the Te Manawa Taki region.
The inpatient environment includes: Puna Matai (acute), Puna Awhi Rua (sub-acute), Puna Poipoi (rehabilitation) and two transition wards (minimum security), Puna Whiti and Puna Taunaki.
Apart from the transition wards, all wards are secure.
This service also provides community services to the courts and prisons, and support for tāngata whaiora in a community setting.
It provides service to Waikeria, Springhill and Tongariro prisons.
The Forensic Service also works closely with the Adult Service to support the transition of tāngata whaiora between the two settings.
About Hamilton Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts.
With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy.
As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities.
The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.
Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.
Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.
The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.
Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.
With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
About You Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role: A versatile and flexible clinician who has a passion for working as part of a team.
A person who is excited about and willing to contribute to service enhancement.
A clinician who is passionate about eliminating health inequities.
Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To apply please click "Apply online" or apply via our Waikato Careers website.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kay.
Nisbet-Smith@waikatodhb.health.nz
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