Forensic Psychiatrist | Part time or Full Timeat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
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Kiahiwa!Mō mātou | About us& our Purpose- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi
- Putting people at the heartof all we do
- Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-dayrunning of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered atlocal, district, regional, and national levels.
It weaves the functions of the20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and districtoffices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.The TeamThe Canterbury Regional Forensic Mental Health Serviceprovides forensic mental health services to a population of approximately700,000 within the South Island of New Zealand.
A full range of forensictreatment settings are available, including medium secure and rehabilitationinpatient facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital and within the widercommunity, alongside the Courts, Probation, Department of Corrections, andOutreach Services.Our Regional Forensic Service provides consultation andliaison to Nelson, Marlborough, the West Coast, and South Canterbury.
Twosecure units and one open rehabilitation unit provide 35 inpatient beds.
TheService works closely with a community-based service which is funded to providea high level of clinical input and support for people as they transition to thewider community.Positive EmployeeFeedbackOne of our locum consultants recently shared their positiveexperience:- I finish here tomorrow after3 months working in the Forensic Service.
Because of the level of resourcing, the risks arewell-mitigated which makes it a safe place to work.
Even working for just a fewmonths, I find that psychiatrist input is very much appreciated by the teams.There are now good Health Learn resources to help a non-forensic psychiatristget started and the teams were very helpful at getting me up to speed as well.
- The RoleWe currently have a full-time, permanent role for a ForensicPsychiatrist.
- ll be working in a multidisciplinary context with five otherForensic Psychiatrists, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, andtreatment in a hospital and outpatient setting, the wider community, the Court,and Corrections.
What
- s importantaround here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility takenfor delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.Belonging HereBeing part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, ourpeople enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoingfocus on career development.Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity andinclusion are key to ensuring we deliver the best care for our diversepopulation.
As an organisation, we are an inclusive and equal-opportunityemployer that welcomes and respects everyone.Ngā pūkenga me ngāwheako | Skills & ExperienceTo be considered for this role, you will need to be eligiblefor registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
To find out more,please follow this link Medical Council of New Zealand Registration.Tono ināianei | ApplynowApply online, or to find out more information, pleasecontact Amy Walker- Recruitment Specialist.Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz