Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health & Addictionsat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes -
The appointee to this post will provide specialist input in the area of Adult Mental Health and Addictions, working both in the Acute Inpatient Service and with the designated multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health team.In the Western Bay of Plenty, Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Services are delivered by two teams.
One services the northern BOP catchment and the other the southern BOP catchment.Each of the teams has three psychiatrists who work collaboratively. The psychiatrists work across the community and inpatient services and work is distributed by a geographical model.
This means that a patient is seen in the majority of cases by the same psychiatrist in the inpatient and community settings. The psychiatrists provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary community teams and work in partnership with the team leader.This is a permanent, fulltime position. Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout YouCriteria for this position:You need to be a Vocationally Registered Psychiatrist with the Medical Council of NZ or be eligible for this.Have fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential.A desire to work collaboratively to improve the outcomes for our community, while supporting and educating others to do so too.If you like to work in a team that puts the patient at the centre, and is collaborative, creative and collegial, please consider this your next job.Applying from overseas? You can complete the self-assessment tool on the Medical Council of New Zealand website to determine which pathway to registration (as a medical practitioner in New Zealand) you might be eligible for.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 30th of June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz