Requisition No: 4952
Executive Division: Medical Services
Division: Medical Workforce
Program: Medical Workforce
Department: JMS Masterfile
Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto
Job Function: Medical
Project:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine Pathway is a 12-month position targeted towards prevocational doctors who want to gain further experience in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.

Rotations consist of:

• Psychiatry (6 months – inpatient and community)
• Addiction Medicine (3 months)
• Relieving/Medical Nights/Annual Leave

These positions will be supported within the Mental Health & Wellbeing Service by dedicated Supervisor and bolstered by both targeted and general education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via a mid and end of term unit assessment
• Work under the supervision and support of the registrar or consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills
• Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with Western Health policy and procedure
• Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans