Consultant Psychiatrist

• Full-time or part-time opportunity
• Generous incentives and relocation support
• True work/life balance an hour away from Melbourne s CBD

Where you ll be working
You will be working within a Victorian Health Service with a catchment of over 250,000 people. This health service is the main referral centre for the region, as well as a teaching, training and research provider. It is the largest public provider of residential aged care in all of Australia, and is committed to patient-focused clinical excellence within the hospital as well as in-home. The hospital you will be working at is a 785-bed facility and offers 24-hour mental health services to the community.

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead the overall provision of world-class clinical care to inpatients and outpatients in the Aged Care and Community department. You will work collaboratively with staff specialists, registrars, junior medical staff and mental health nurses with a vision of innovation, community care and utmost compassion. You will undertake assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as overseeing and facilitating continuity of care. You will work on the ongoing management of the department's caseload while also contributing to the supervision and education of trainee psychiatrists and other junior doctors. You will also have ample opportunities for research projects and continued professional development.

Where you ll be living
You will be living in a thriving regional city of Victoria, best known for its boastful array of art, culture, food, and wine. This family-friendly region is rich with heritage and architecture, with galleries, tree-lined boulevards and vineyards at your doorstep. Residents here enjoy easy access to tranquil wildlife parks, various social and wellbeing hubs, award-winning restaurants and countless cellar doors. Here, you will enjoy big city amenities while also benefitting from shorter commutes, a lower cost of living, a more affordable housing market and excellent schooling options. This welcoming region of Victoria prides itself on the happy and diverse communities within it, with year-round festivities and council-led events. Less than 1.5 hours away from Melbourne CBD.

Salary information
Consultant Psychiatrists can expect a salary in line with the VIC Award, plus a range of benefits.

Requirements
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent. Psychiatrists eligible for the fast-track registration pathway are encouraged to apply.

About us
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