Position Overview
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Psychiatric Consultant to join our team on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
The Hospital
We are the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, providing care for a catchment population of 250,000 and employing over 2000 staff who meet the diverse needs of our regional community.
Ongoing redevelopment works, valued at $600M, are currently underway with construction already commenced on a new Emergency Department and short stay unit.
Our Emergency Department features 20 treatment areas, including four consulting rooms, a plaster room, an eye room, 12 general cubicles, and two resuscitation beds. We are also the designated regional Trauma Centre.
The Location
This vibrant regional city is situated approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque parklands that hug the banks of Australia's longest river.
These scenic surroundings provide a natural playground for family picnics, swimming, kayaking, and cycling. A weekly Farmers Market every Sunday offers the best fresh local produce, catering to those who love to cook.
For those preferring to dine out, a flourishing local restaurant scene caters to every taste and dietary requirement. Regular flights connect you to Melbourne or Brisbane.
Requirements
To be eligible to apply, you must hold:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possess at least 12 months recent experience in the field of psychiatry;
* A FRANZCP qualification; or
* Be eligible for the Competent Authority Pathway as a non-Australian trained doctor, holding qualifications from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, or New Zealand;
* Or have been assessed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and found to be substantially comparable.