Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Services

The Position

You will conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans for patients within the healthcare system. As part of your role, you will provide clinical guidance to medical officers and a dedicated group of registrars. Working closely with the mental health team manager, you will strive to maintain the team's optimal performance. The service is well-organized, promoting a supportive environment that combines manageable workloads with opportunities for professional growth and service improvement initiatives.

The Hospital

The health service is a 700-bed service that provides services in emergency, maternity, women’s health, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, hospice/palliative care, cardiology, and psychiatry. The mental health service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria and supports patients to pursue their own wellbeing by respecting their wishes as much as possible.

The Location

Enjoy a work-life balance in a location where living is effortless. Situated about 150 kilometers north-west of Melbourne, Bendigo is based around key transport corridors and is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities. The city has many gardens and bushwalking tracks along with a variety of shops, galleries, and cafes for you to enjoy. Dedicated to nurturing education there are excellent primary and secondary schools, a TAFE and a University at your doorstep.

Essential Criteria

Must hold FRANZCP and be eligible for Specialist registration with AHPRA. Substantially comparable International Medical Graduates (IMGs) already in Australia are encouraged to apply.

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