Consultant Psychiatrist

**Are you a qualified Psychiatrist looking for an attractive role in a stunning regional setting?**:

- **Attractive remuneration package + 6% Kiwi Saver**:

- **Ongoing training and development, including financial support for 10 days of continuing medical training and relocation assistance provided**:

- **Great place for families**

**Mō te tūranga - About the role**
As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will work within our Adult General and Inpatient Service as part of our integrated system. Here you will enjoy a variety of presentations in your role involving input into both new admissions and under care work.

You will predominantly work in Te Awhina, our Inpatient Acute Mental Health service. This is a 12-bed inpatient unit for people 18 years and older.

You will also support and mentor our House Officers and Registrars.

**Painga - What's in it for you**

We recognise the importance of a work-life balance so take advantage of all the region has to offer If you're keen to get outdoors - get out on the nearby ski fields, canoe down the river or hike the gorgeous walking tracks. If you love arts and culture, we have plenty for you to do at our Sarjeant Gallery, NZ glassworks or immerse yourself in the murals around town

There's something for everyone

You will also enjoy a range of additional benefits and allowances, including:

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, including financial support up to $16,000 per year for continuing medical training
- Relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition for you
- Opportunities to mentor and develop more junior doctors
- The relaxed lifestyle living in a picturesque region location provides

You will join a team that genuinely cares about its people and has created systems to ensure patient workload is manageable and that staff enjoy work-life balance.

To learn more about living in Whanganui and working for Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui, please click here.

**Mōu ake - About you**

We want to hear from Psychiatrists who have experience in adult mental health which would include inpatient, community and psychiatric emergency services.

You will need to be Vocationally Registered Psychiatrist with the Medical Council NZ or be eligible for this and have fellowship with the RANZCP or equivalent is essential.