Consultant Psychiatrist - Liaison Psychiatry

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

TE WHIWHINGA MAHI | THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proactive, positive and enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist for a permanent position in the Liaison Psychiatry team at Auckland City Hospital. The job can be full time, but less than full time working could be negotiated for the right candidate.
The job involves providing specialist psychiatric assessment and consultation to inpatients in Auckland City Hospital, and patients in the emergency department. There is also scope to get involved in specialist liaison psychiatry outpatient work.
The role is paid according to the ASMS Senior Medical and Dental Officer MECA – click here for a link, and benefits are also as per the MECA. Auckland DHB is committed to prioritising staff wellbeing, and offers subsidised gym memberships, exercise classes and access to counselling as well as other wellbeing supports.

NGA PŪKENGA MOTUHAKE | IMPORTANT SKILLS

The post would be ideal for Consultation-Liaison or Psychiatry of Old Age advanced certificate holders, but applications from Adult or Addictions Psychiatry certificate holders with relevant experience would be welcomed.
You must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with current Annual Practicing certificate, or eligible for this. You must hold FRANZCP or equivalent. To find out more about how to apply for registration from overseas, click here.
You can click here for a detailed position description

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant at jadeelizab@adhb.govt.nz