Consultant Psychiatrist – Full Time or Part Time

Waitakere Adult Mental Health Community Team

Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata

Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service comprises an integrated range of Adult Community and Inpatient Services, including Liaison Psychiatry, Acute and Recovery Community Teams.   

Our Waitakere Adult Mental Health Services are comprised of Waiatarau (an adult Inpatient Unit), Referrals Management, Acute and Recovery Community Teams, a Consultation-Liaison and ED Service, Specialist Rehabilitation and Primary Care Liaison.

There are opportunities to be involved in clinical practice, service development, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives. Teaching and supervision of junior doctors/students, involvement in clinical leadership and leading multidisciplinary team are core functions for our consultants. 

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who is committed to providing a high standard of care and clinical leadership, has a strong consumer focus, supports the organisational values and enjoys the challenge of providing services to a diverse community.  Full time or part time considered. 

Based at the Waimarino Building in Henderson, we have strong peer review groups, excellent collegial support with a good mix of experienced and junior consultants.

For further information about Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata, please see www.waitematadhb.govt.nz

For expressions of interest please contact Dr James Cavney, Clinical Director, West Adult Mental Health Service James.Cavney@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Closing Date:  3 November 2023

Position No:    NOR06900