Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer

2 weeks ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Homes Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer - Adults

Listed 6 days ago

Listing Description

Location

Job type

Duration

Duration: Permanent

Description

Improving, promoting, protecting, and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals, and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.

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E pa ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive positions us better to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

  1. A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
  2. Access to clinical training and education
  3. Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction
  4. Opportunities to participate in local project and regional collaboration teams

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

A permanent four-day per week vacancy exists for a motivated and experienced Adult Psychiatrist to join our team of 14 psychiatrists. You will work with a dedicated team of medical, nursing, and allied health staff primarily caring for people in a community setting with complex needs requiring specialist mental health services. There are 4 training registrars in post.

We are keen to hear from those who currently hold vocational registration to practice in New Zealand.

Our Community Mental Health Team is an experienced and motivated team, attending to clients above 18 years of age. The team relies on a variety of professions and skills, utilizing CBT, dynamic therapies, family interventions, Mindfulness, and DBT groups, as well as a range of local primary services working in unison for the best interest of our community.

While practicing within your psychiatry set of skills, you will be exposed to and taught about New Zealand's unique cultures, which you will incorporate into your practice.

The Mental Health and Addictions service (MHAS) hosts medical students from the University of Auckland. You will enjoy the benefits of teaching and supervising years 5 and 6, while having access to the University's up-to-date resources.

The service provides a wide range of specialist services within the Taranaki region that include:

  • A 23-bed acute inpatient unit catering for adult, high needs, and older people.
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
  • Mental Health Services for Older people.
  • Alcohol and Drug Services.
  • Acute Assessment via the Mental Health Assessment Team.
  • Co Response Service - responding to 111 calls.

As part of the MHAS service, you will be expected to:

  • Provide consultant services to people requiring specialist care.
  • Interact daily with other departments.
  • Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service.
  • Have the ability to work in a range of settings i.e. inpatient, outpatient, and community settings inclusive of crisis work.
  • Cover for colleagues in their absence.
  • Participate in an on-call 1:10 roster.

Mou - About you

You will be known by your peers as someone who:

  • Works well in multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centered care.
  • Strives to improve the way services are developed and delivered.
  • Has excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.
  • Engages with other providers, consumers, and health organisations to improve the quality and responsiveness of services.
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