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Unit Clinical Director - Psychiatry (Mental Health Intensive Care Unit) | Sydney
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to step into a Unit Clinical Director position within a leading metropolitan Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Service.
This permanent full-time leadership role combines specialist clinical practice with responsibility for clinical governance, service development, and medical workforce leadership within a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU), providing high-acuity psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary environment.
What's on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time Staff Specialist appointment✔ Senior clinical leadership opportunity within a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit✔ Competitive remuneration package✔ High-acuity psychiatric practice within a specialist inpatient service✔ Leadership of an experienced multidisciplinary team✔ Strong focus on clinical governance, quality improvement and service development✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision and research✔ Well-established metropolitan mental health service✔ Supportive and collaborative leadership environment✔ Excellent career progression into senior medical leadership
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric care while leading the clinical governance and day-to-day medical operations of a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit delivering care to patients with complex, high-risk mental health presentations.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for acute, high-acuity patients
Leading the clinical governance and medical management of the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit
Providing leadership and supervision to senior and junior medical staff
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care
Supporting service development, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Participating in teaching, supervision and mentoring of psychiatry trainees and other healthcare professionals
Contributing to research, education and clinical governance activities
Building strong relationships with hospital services, community providers and external stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Extensive experience in acute adult psychiatry and inpatient mental health services
Demonstrated leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience
Strong commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
Interest in teaching, supervision, research and service development
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why This Role?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Psychiatrist looking to combine clinical excellence with senior medical leadership.
You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a specialist intensive psychiatric service while working within one of Australia's largest metropolitan health networks, offering excellent opportunities for professional development, teaching, research and long-term career progression.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia.
We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: New South Wales, Australia
Posted: 2026-07-01 21:29:30
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Staff Specialist Psychiatrist | Metropolitan Sydney
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a leading metropolitan mental health service providing high-quality acute adult inpatient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Available on a permanent full-time or part-time basis, this role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist psychiatric care while contributing to teaching, research, quality improvement, and the ongoing development of a well-established mental health service.
What's on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available ✔ Competitive Staff Specialist salary package in line with the NSW Staff Specialist Award ✔ Work within a well-established acute adult inpatient mental health service ✔ Strong multidisciplinary team environment ✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision and research ✔ Supportive academic and professional development culture ✔ Involvement in quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives ✔ Diverse and rewarding acute adult psychiatry caseload ✔ Excellent career development within a leading metropolitan health service
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric services within an acute adult inpatient mental health unit, delivering high-quality clinical care while providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult mental health inpatients
Delivering high-quality consultative psychiatric services
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supervising and supporting junior medical staff and trainees
Participating in teaching, education and professional development activities
Contributing to research, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Supporting service development and continuous improvement across the mental health service
Maintaining high standards of patient-centred, evidence-based psychiatric care
What We're Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Applicants expecting Fellowship within six months are encouraged to apply
Strong experience in adult psychiatry
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Interest in teaching, research and quality improvement
Ability to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health service
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected metropolitan mental health service delivering comprehensive acute adult inpatient care within a highly collaborative environment.
You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams while contributing to education, research and service development, with excellent opportunities for ongoing career progression and professional growth.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia.
We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: New South Wales, Australia
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary
Posted: 2026-07-01 21:23:42
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an exceptional neurological service based in the St Neots, Cambridgeshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This hospital provides care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment
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*To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration
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As the Associate Specialist your key responsibilities include:
Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service
Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family
Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT
Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP's and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patient
Completing discharge letters/reports/SOAD forms
Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users
Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing
Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community
Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching
Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment
The successful Associate Specialist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Medical indemnity cover
The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave - plus your birthday off
Free meals
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package
Reference ID: 6952
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: St. Neots, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £85000 - £90000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-26 12:03:32
