Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer - Adults

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March 5, 2025

Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer - Adults

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Listing Description

Location:
Taranaki Base Hospital New Plymouth

Job type:
Permanent and Fixed term roles, Full-time and Part-time available

Remuneration:
ASMS MECA

Description

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.
We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Our Community Mental Health team is an experienced and highly motivated team, providing support to clients aged 18 years and older.
The team draws on a diverse range of professional expertise, incorporating CBT, dynamic therapies, family interventions, mindfulness, and DBT groups.
We also collaborate with local primary schools to ensure the best outcomes for our community.

You'll be part of our team of 14 psychiatrists, working alongside a dedicated group of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Together, we provide care for individuals with complex needs, primarily in a community setting, who require specialist mental health services.
Additionally, there are 4 training registrars currently in post.
The Mental Health and Addictions service (MHAS) hosts medical students from the University of Auckland.
You will enjoy the benefits of teaching and supervising years 5 and 6, while having access to the University's up-to-date resources.

While applying your psychiatry skills, you'll also be introduced to and learn about New Zealand's unique cultures, which you will integrate into your practice.

The service offers a comprehensive range of specialist services within the Taranaki region, including:
A 23-bed acute inpatient unit catering for adult/high needs and older people/Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services/Mental Health Services for Older people/Alcohol and Drug Services/Consult Liaison/Acute Assessment via the Mental Health Assessment Team/Co Response Service - responding to 111 calls.

Responsibilities

As part of the MHAS service, you will be expected to:

Offer consultant services to individuals in need of specialist care.
Interact and collaborate daily with other departments.
Provide mentorship to junior medical staff assigned to the service.
Possess the ability to work in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and community settings inclusive of crisis work.
Participate in an on-call 1:
10 roster.

Mou - About you

Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role:

A Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Works well in multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centred care.
Strives to improve the way services are developed and delivered.
Has excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.
Engages with other providers, consumers, and health organisations to improve the quality and responsiveness of services.
Focuses on achieving results and developing and maintaining good working relationships in the workplace.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

E pa ana ki a tatou - About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we're committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe in having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive; we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department.
Access to clinical training and education.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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