• Permanent, Full-time, 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

You will work alongside other psychiatrists to provide clinical care of the patients in the ward, both directly and through supervising other staff, particularly the junior medical staff. Consultant Psychiatrist input is essential in a range of clinical activities, including 24-hour seclusion reviews, periodic reviews of treatment, statutory assessments under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 and decisions about leave and discharge.

The Mental Health Service has a robust Peer Review Group and you will have access to CPD activities to meet ongoing registration requirements.

About the Team/Service/Location

Ngā Rau Rākau is the acute admission facility for seriously mentally ill people in the Hawkes Bay region. Our team consists of staff from a wide variety of backgrounds who are skilled in supporting people who live with severe mental illnesses and their whānau.

About you

You will be vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or hold equivalent qualification and be able to qualify for vocational registration with MCNZ. You will be someone who is able to provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE. To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Greg Young via email and indicate the job title and job reference in the subject line.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.