Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult

Where you’ll be working: Taranaki Base Hospital – New Plymouth

Role details: Permanent and Fixed term roles – Full-time and Part-time available

Remuneration: ASMS MECA

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.

The beautiful Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

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Kōrero mō te tūranga - 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 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 win 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.

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, community settings inclusive of crisis work.
• Participate in an on call 1:10 roster.

Moū - 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 pā 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

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

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For further information, please contact Janette Thompson, Recruitment Advisor via email Janette.Thomspon@tdhb.org.nz

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai - By joining together, we will succeed

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