NNSWLHD Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer - Specialist Psychiatrist – Multiple Posit[...]

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NNSWLHD Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer - Specialist Psychiatrist – Multiple Positions and Locations – Mental Health Services (apply via eCredential) Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality! Employment Type: Permanent Part or Full Time - Multiple Positions Position Classification: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer Staff Specialist Remuneration: $246,059 per annum - $332,434 per annum full time equivalent depending on experienceVMO Remuneration: As per current and applicable NSW Health VMO Remuneration ratesHours Per Week: Up to 40 Hours per week Requisition ID: REQ546286 We welcome applications from Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year. Applicants, please select to apply as a Staff Specialist OR as a Visiting Medical Officer using the links below: Staff Specialist Permanent Part or Full Time up to 40 hours per week - Click here to Apply via eCredential Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. Positions include the specialties of: Adult Community Child & Adolescent Older persons Providing clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice. Why you should apply: We can offer you: Diverse career pathways Professional and personal development Help with further study and education Flexible and supportive work environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles The opportunity to make a difference! As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs. The Northern NSW Local Health District extends from Tweed Heads in the north, to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, and to Nymboida and Grafton in the south. We provide acute healthcare services in eight hospitals, and four Multi-Purpose Services (MPS). Our hospitals are located at: Ballina, Byron, Casino, Grafton, Lismore, Maclean, Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads. Our MPS facilities are located at: Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville. Visit Northern NSW LHD Mental Health Services for more information on our services. Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Psychiatry at the role delineation of the service. Accredited ECT provider or willingness to work towards same for all adult related specialties. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time. Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment for some roles please refer to specific position descriptions. For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Martin, Manager Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs Services at Email: Applications Close: 18 April 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr