Staff Specialist ( Psychiatrist) PECC

Key Highlights

Specialised Psychiatric Role: Provide expert care in emergency and acute psychiatry within a dynamic hospital setting.

Leadership and Clinical Excellence: Offer clinical leadership and supervision within a multidisciplinary mental health team.

Diverse and Impactful Work: Engage in both emergency and inpatient psychiatric services, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

About the Mental Health Service

Join a dedicated healthcare provider committed to delivering comprehensive mental health services.

The service fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on continuous improvement, research, and innovation in psychiatric care.

Position Details

As a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist, you will:

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  Provide assessment and treatment of patients in an acute Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Emergency Department (ED).

  
  


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  Deliver expert psychiatric consultation and clinical leadership in a high-paced hospital setting.

  
  


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  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, allied health, and nursing staff, to optimise patient care.

  
  


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  Supervise, support, and mentor psychiatry registrars and junior medical staff.

  
  


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  Contribute to education, training, and quality improvement initiatives within the mental health service.

  
  


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  Participate in research and clinical governance to advance psychiatric care models.

  
  

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package: Remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

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  Professional development and continuous medical education opportunities.

  
  


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  Exposure to a diverse range of psychiatric cases in emergency and acute care settings.

  
  


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  Fitness Passport - Discounted gym memberships for employees and families.

  
  


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  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free professional support services.

  
  

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) or eligibility for specialist registration.

  
  


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  Proven expertise in emergency and acute psychiatric care.

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment.

  
  


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  Demonstrated commitment to education, training, and research in mental health.

  
  

About Us

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

We are dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals in finding fulfilling roles that align with their expertise and aspirations.

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