Registrar

at  Forensicare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne
Job type: Full time, Part time
Organisation: Forensicare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical

Reference: 16438

• Registrar HM26-HM30
• Rotations across the Forensicare sites
• Full time/part time fixed term commencing from June or August 2024
• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• A culture where people care
• International Relocation Support provided!

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience at the Registrar level in Forensic Psychiatry is highly desirable
• Eligibility for, and a commitment to Advanced Training in Forensic Psychiatry is preferential
• Demonstrated responsibility for achievement of training goals

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Fixed term positions for Registrars will be available from mid 2024. These positions are available either part time or full time
The Registrar will contribute forensic mental health advice to multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high quality direct care services and programs.
Applicants for this position will be able to participate in Forensicare’s Training Program for Registrars, which is accredited as meeting the standards of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists for both Generalist and Forensic subspecialty training.
All posts are RANZCP accredited and supervised by RANZCP accredited supervisors.
Senior Medical Officers with experience in Forensic Psychiatry will also be considered.

DUTIES:

• Take a lead role in the assessment and management of patients and prisoners under the direction and supervision of the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
• Prepare and present reports to the Mental Health review Board.