About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an Old Age Consultant Psychiatrist to join SVHM's Health Independence Program's (HIP) Cognitive Dementia & Memory Service (CDAMS). CDAMS is an outpatient clinic for adults in the community experiencing changes in their cognition and/or daily function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive, holistic specialist assessment of patients who are referred to the clinic due to concerns about their cognition.
* Formulate diagnoses of patients with cognitive concern and develop treatment and management plans, in conjunction with the wider MDT.
* Support the team with an expert opinion for patients referred for cognitive assessment who may have an underlying or concurrent mental illness.
* Contribute to the leadership and development of new initiatives and adopt a constructive and flexible approach to their implementation.
* The CDAMS Clinic operates on Thursday mornings so availability to work at that time is essential.
About You
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist with expertise in assessing and managing patients presenting with cognitive changes.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Fellowship of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent and Membership of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age with experience and interest specifically in assessing and managing patients presenting with cognitive changes.
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with evidence of working well within a multidisciplinary setting.
* Ability to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with local and professional standards.
* Current National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) or willing to obtain.
Nice to Have
* Strong links with local mental health services highly desirable.
* Experience in the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in an inpatient or community setting.
* Experience providing supervision and training of junior medical staff including education of Registrars and HMOs.
* Excellent IT skills with ability to use telehealth as required.
What We Can Offer
* Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay.
* Culture of Continuous Improvement.
* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
* Located in leafy suburb of Kew, with easy access to the 624 bus and 109 tram, just a few steps away from the hospital.
* On-site car parking available.
* SVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and education.
* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.