Staff Specialist in Psychiatry Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team

REQ660829 Staff Specialist in Psychiatry - Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team
Temporary part time 0.4FTE until February 2027
Advertising closes 24 May 2026

Join a passionate and close-knit team delivering person-centred healthcare to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Based in Wallsend this unique service offers a dynamic and flexible environment where no two days are the same.
Youll play a pivotal role as the teams Psychiatrist - supporting other members of the team and helping to ensure seamless service delivery for clients families and clinicians. Capacity building is an important part of the role including education to General Practitioners and NSW Health staff.

About you:

• FRANZCP with specialist registration with AHPRA
• Clinical experience training or interest in intellectual disability

About the service:
The Intellectual Disability Health Service offers:
Comprehensive health assessment and recommendations for a person with intellectual disability who has an unresolved complex or chronic health need that cannot currently be met by accessing usual care pathways including:

• Referrals for other health assessments and health services
• Recommendations for support services
• Dietary advice advice on medication physical activity and social activity
• Advice on managing ongoing care
• Capacity-building for health professionals including: webinars skills training and other education sessions
• Joint consultation case conferences and advice on assessment/care of people with intellectual disability.

What can we offer

• Work Within Hunter New England LHD one of the largest local health districts in NSW supporting a population of 900000 with access to broader professional networks and resources and opportunities for collaboration across the district
• Salary Packaging up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
• Annual TESL allowance: up to 25 days per year for full-time Staff Specialists
• Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding credentialing and relocation support the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end to end approach ensures new medical staff and families including furry family members feel welcomed well supported and able to settle quickly so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Hunter New England Health has strong established partnerships with the University of Newcastle (UoN) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) creating exceptional opportunities for clinicians with interests in teaching research and innovation. These links support involvement in clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees participation in locally led and multicentre research projects and access to a collaborative network of clinician researchers. Clinicians are encouraged to pursue academic appointments contribute to service focused research and translate evidence into practice all within a health district that actively values education inquiry and continuous improvement.
  

Agency referrals will NOT be accepted for this role.

For a confidential discussion about this role:
Michelle Warburton A/Team Leader SIDHT
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Application enquiries:
Jess Glover Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Medical Recruitment Services
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Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.