• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Older Persons Mental Health
• Permanent, Part-time or Full-time hours available
• Why work anywhere else!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

You will be working as the second Consultant Psychiatrist in a community old age psychiatry service. The service also currently has a full-time registrar.

Most people are seen in their own homes, though can be seen as outpatients. You will work closely with the geriatricians and wider older person’s health services. The team does not have inpatient beds, so people requiring admission are admitted into the Adult Mental Health ward or Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation ward, depending on their needs.

You will mostly be treating people with dementia and associated psychiatric or behavioural problems, and people with late (over the age of 65) onset mental illness. People under the age of 65 with dementia are often managed by the team, as are some older people with long-term mental illnesses.

The Mental Health Service has a robust Peer Review Group and you will have access to CPD activities to meet ongoing registration requirements.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Older Persons (Pakeke) Mental Health Service provides support to help older people experiencing serious mental health problems reach their best possible function and wellness.

Our aim is to enable individuals to continue living as independently and meaningfully as possible in the environment of their and their family’s choosing.

Our team consists of staff from a wide variety of backgrounds who are skilled in supporting older people, their whānau and communities. Our team includes:

• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Kaitakawaenga
• Occupational Therapists
• Registered Nurses
• Community Support Worker

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You will be vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or hold equivalent qualification and be able to qualify for vocational registration with MCNZ.  You will be someone who is able to provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Greg Young via email helen.frogley@hbdhb.govt.nz and indicate the job title and job reference in the subject line.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.