Consultant Psychiatrist
Consultant Psychiatrist of Old Age
Working at Western OAMHP/ Western Mental Health & Wellbeing Division
We are looking for Consultant Psychiatrists with interest in the mental health of older adults as an Old Age Psychiatrist, Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist or an advanced trainee in Psychiatry of Old Age.
These are ongoing positions with total 0.7 EFT available which will be divided across two different positions/ clinical roles.
The roles are spread across both aged psychiatry inpatient units and aged psychiatry specialist community teams.
Western Health - Mental Health & Wellbeing Division
The Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services spans across multiple Western Health sites and within the local community, and services consumers across the lifespan.
The Division has recently been established following a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Western Health catchment includes the local government municipalities and growth areas of Brimbank, Sunbury, Maribyrnong and Melton.
Our recovery-oriented approach to care is provided by a multidisciplinary workforce comprising skilled clinicians, consumers and carers. These services include hospital based, community and specialist mental health and wellbeing services for adults, older adults, children and adolescents who are experiencing, or are at risk of developing, a serious mental illness. The Division collaborates across a number of Divisions within Western Health and partners with external health services and community services to ensure the provision of Best Care.
Your New Team:
The position is based within OAMHP (Older Adult Mental Health Program) under the Western Mental Health and Wellbeing Division which has one inpatient unit, community outreach teams and specialist Clinics across the Midwest region of metropolitan Melbourne.
There is the opportunity to work in an older adult inpatient mental health unit, community outreach, consultation liaison setting and in various speciality clinics.
The appointee would be required to provide high standards of clinical care and leadership with focus on leadership in a multidisciplinary team and working closely with other disciplinary leads.
In addition, the position has opportunities for education of medical students and supervision of trainees in Psychiatry, other Aged-related specialties and medical officers.
Participation in the ECT roster and after-hours senior roster is expected.
We have close ties with the Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age of the University of Melbourne and we encourage interest and participation in clinical research.
Selection Criteria:
- Experience at the level of Consultant in Aged Psychiatry; Newly Qualified Psychiatrists will be encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated clinical and leadership expertise consistent with a role in a comprehensive Mental Health Service.
- Demonstrated effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills including the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, internal and external agencies and stakeholders, and consumer and carer groups.
- Demonstrated achievement in education and training of medical students, postgraduate students and other junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current relevant State and Commonwealth Government policies and agendas in mental health care delivery in the broader community context.
- Sound understanding of mental health legislation.
- A knowledge of consumer rights and responsibilities, and the ability to facilitate consumers to make informed choices for recovery.
- Knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. National standards in Mental Health and the Aged Care Act.
Desirable Criteria:
- Membership of the faculty of Old Age Psychiatry, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
- Certificate of Advanced Training in Psychiatry of Old Age (CertPOA) or being able to show a clear pathway to achieve CertPOA in the near future
- Ability to show an interest in Old Age Psychiatry and willingness to expand that interest
Salary:
As per the Australian Medical Association and Western Health Specialists Agreement EBA 2022-26.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.
All new appointments to Melbourne Health must complete a National Police Check and meet the immunisation requirements of their role at their own cost prior to commencement. You may also be required to provide a Victorian Working with Children Check in accordance with your role.
For further information please contact:
Name: Dr Ivan Doti
Title: Acting Director OAMHP/MHWS/WH
Email: ivan.doti@wh.org.au
Applications close at 11:59pm on 21 January 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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