Staff Specialist - Psychiatry - Medical Lead Older Persons

Key Highlights

Specialist Psychiatry Role: Lead the provision of high-quality mental health care for older persons within a well-established hospital and community setting.

Collaborative and Leadership-Oriented: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing service-level medical leadership and strategic planning.

Career Development & Research Opportunities: Contribute to education, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development.

About the Mental Health Service

Join a leading mental health service committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care.

The service provides integrated support across acute inpatient and community settings, focusing on holistic and need-adapted interventions.

Position Details

As a Staff Specialist in Psychiatry - Medical Lead Older Persons, you will:

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  Provide expert psychiatric care within the Older Persons Mental Health Unit and community teams.

  
  


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  Lead and coordinate medical resources within the service.

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

  
  


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  Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees.

  
  


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  Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and service improvements.

  
  


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  Participate in clinical governance, quality and safety initiatives, and applied research.

  
  


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  Engage in the development and delivery of education programs.

  
  


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  Participate in an after-hours roster covering mental health presentations across all age groups.

  
  

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package: Remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Benefits:

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  Professional development and study leave opportunities.

  
  


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  Salary packaging - Increase take-home pay with pre-tax benefits.

  
  


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  Fitness Passport - Discounted gym memberships for employees and families.

  
  


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  Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.

  
  

Essential Requirements:

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  MBBS or equivalent, with registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

  
  


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  Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition.

  
  


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  Specialist qualifications or experience in older persons' mental health.

  
  


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  Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

  
  


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  Commitment to mental health service improvement, research, and teaching.

  
  


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  Current NSW driver's licence and ability to travel within the local health district.

  
  

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career growth and personal well-being.

We are committed to helping healthcare professionals find fulfilling roles that align with their expertise and aspirations.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!