Our esteemed clinic is looking for an aspiring experienced Old Age Psychiatrist to join our friendly and supportive team. You must be an outstanding team player and capable leader, you must have the energy to make a positive contribution with both patients and colleagues alike. In addition to enjoying a challenging workload and an exceptional quality of life, you can look forward to a highly competitive pay rate and a culture where the staff is included, valued and respected for their expertise.
The Role
- To provide a high standard of clinical practice and clinical expertise and effective Old Age Psychiatry services to the community and region served by the Organisation.
- To provide advice to Service Manager, Mental Health, on Old Age Psychiatry management matters and professional standards of practice.
- To provide supervision and instruction for Resident Medical Officers rostered to the Old Age Psychiatry service.
Client Profile
The inpatient ward has 14 beds including 6 beds for the secure unit, and we have a well-established community team, supporting patient care.
Supporting both inpatient and community we have a full-time social worker and a clinical nurse specialist. Our continual focus at the present is on appointing a psychologist and enhancing the community service with the growth of the aging population. Initiatives to further developing community services include improved working arrangements with local rest homes and other agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for registration with the Medical Council to enable practice within the Organisation’s area.
- Holds a higher qualification appropriate to the specialty, which is recognized by the Medical Council of New Zealand for Vocational Registration in Old Age Psychiatry
- Commitment to auditing standards of practice.
- Proven knowledge of modern skills and techniques within Old Age Psychiatry
- Has demonstrated a high standard of clinical care, management and time management skills.
- Is committed to continually updating skills and treatment methods.
- Has demonstrated teaching skills in respect of junior medical staff, other staff, patients and their families.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work effectively within a service and organization committed to continuous quality improvement and achieving accreditation.
Location
Palmerston North is a city on New Zealand's North Island. In the center, the New Zealand Rugby Museum displays sporting memorabilia, including vintage All Blacks uniforms. Next door is the Te Manawa art, science, and history museum. Adjacent to the Manawatu River, Victoria Esplanade is a sprawling park with a duck pond and rose gardens. Just outside the city is Manawatu Gorge, with forested hills and native bushland.
Contact us
If you feel you are the right candidate, please feel free to contact us via medicalrecruitment@medfuture.co.nz, or call us on Cheny on 09 884 0116 / Selma on 09 886 9796 / Rudra 09 886 9891.
Closing date - 03/May/20
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