Consultant Psychiatrist - Queenstown at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, OtagoCentral Otago - QueenstownCombined rural and urban areas1.0 FTE PermanentMo te turanga - About the roleQueenstown Lakes District has a permanent, rapidly growing population of around 30,000 and a regular influx of tourist population. You will work within a small multi-disciplinary team and are responsible for the psychiatric assessment and care of patients, making this the best place for work-life balance! Working with us means taking on a leading role in maintaining and enhancing our Mental Health service.Your responsibilities will include assessment and treatment while working collaboratively with the primary health sector consistent with our values. You will also contribute to ongoing service improvement and workforce innovation. Regular meetings with our base hospitals through video conferencing are part of the role. There is a requirement to contribute to the Southland after-hours on-call roster, but the frequency of this can be negotiated. Part-time applicants and requests for flexibility will be considered. While all colleagues (including part-time ones) undertake on-call duties, we will negotiate a schedule that accommodates work-life balance in Queenstown!As a Consultant Psychiatrist with previous general adult experience in either an inpatient or community setting, you will have a personal commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and an unequivocal dedication to working as part of a team. Your ability to provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the multi-disciplinary team is pivotal to the position. You will have a strong commitment to service user and family/whanau inclusion in service delivery and a focus on recovery. A sound understanding and commitment to biculturalism is essential. You will also have a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and providing training to students at all levels. Fellowship with the RANZCP or equivalent is essential, and you must be eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Council. A full driver's licence is also essential for this role.Are you looking for a chance to secure a balanced lifestyle? Queenstown needs no introduction; whatever your interest or preferred pastime, you will find the opportunity to indulge it here. Located close to some of New Zealand's best national parks, vineyards, and ski fields, you will enjoy the best of both worlds along with work-life balance. We look forward to having you on our team!Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Supportive team and mentorsGreat work/life balance with minimal commute and easy access to famous national parks, ski fields, and wineriesUtu whanui - Salary rangeThis role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata).An informal discussion before the interview is welcomed!For more information or for a job description, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: ****** the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand SouthernNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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