Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health
- Permanent full-time (part-time negotiable)
- Negotiable start date
- No on-call or weekend required
- Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, New Zealand

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Blenheim offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby.

Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3,000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison), a district wile public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)**

The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. Meca | ASMS

In addition to your salary, you will:

- Receive an annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
- Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.
- Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses _(conditions apply)._

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

The successful applicant will:

- Deliver quality services to a population of approximately 49,000 in Blenheim.
- Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including: Medical Officers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Social Workers, and employment specialists.
- Have the perfect opportunity to achieve amazing work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand - s most sought-after regions with no on-call or weekend requirements.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

The ideal applicant will:

- Bring their psychiatric skills and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to how healthcare is delivered in Blenheim.
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
- Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
- Have experience in consult-liaison psychiatry (preferred but not essential).
- Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? **(How do I apply?)**

For more information or informal discussions please contact:

- Rita Van Iddekinge
- Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster). _

W21-259

Closing date**:Open until filled.**

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zeland (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together_