Consultant Psychiatrist

* Seeking Consultant Psychiatrists for our four Adult Community Mental Health Services * Services located across the Auckland Region (Manaaki House (Panmure), Cornwall House (Greenlane), Taylor Centre (Ponsonby) and Kainga Tiaki (Mt Eden).
* Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with flexibility available for the right candidate.
* Immigration support provided for successful overseas candidates.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTe Te Whatu Ora I Te Toka Tumai has four adult community mental health centres (CMHCs): Manaaki House (Panmure), Cornwall House (Greenlane), Taylor Centre (Ponsonby) and Kainga Tiaki (Mt Eden).We provide a range of high-quality therapeutic programmes with a strong multi-disciplinary focus.
As a consultant psychiatrist at Te Toka Tumai, you will thrive in a vibrant, innovative and diverse multidisciplinary environment.
Professionally, you will have many opportunities to develop and specialise as well as receiving on-going support/ mentoring from highly experienced clinicians.The community mental health teams provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic treatment options in collaboration with service users, their families/whānau, and local communities.
This is achieved through the assessment and management of the complex health needs of service users, with the provision of effectively planned, episodic care that supports them to manage their overall healthcare needs along with home-based treatment options available.About the Team/Service/ LocationWe are located close to the University of Auckland Medical School and there is the chance to become involved in the formal teaching programme and supervise medical students on placement in our services.
It is also possible to supervise and teach Psychiatric Trainees on the Auckland Registrar Training Scheme.
Proximity to the University of Auckland can bring the opportunity for research collaboration.We encourage and support the development of leadership skills in our Consultants Psychiatrists and there will be opportunities to apply for formal leadership positions.We welcome applications from overseas candidates, please click here.
There are many benefits to living and working in Auckland.
You will be working in a major centre with easy access to awe-inspiring scenery and experience outdoor adventures like kayaking in the Coromandel or enjoying dark sky sanctuary of Great Barrier Island.
Click here to view the position description.About youTo be successful in this role:· You will be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Practising Certificate or be eligible for registration (Please note, if you are an overseas specialist, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application.
For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please click here.
)· You will also have experience and interest in providing a high-quality service to service users experiencing moderate to severe mental ill-health in a community setting and a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori is essential in this role.
· You will also hold a full and clean driver's license as this role involves some community work.For more information about this role please contact Eileen Hughes (Operations Manager), via ****** Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) ****** will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.