Consultant Psychiatrist Old Age

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Mental Health Services Older People, Waikato Hospital - Hamilton, New Zealand

The details: Permanent Full time - 1.0 FTE

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

A new-build adult inpatient facility is in the planning stages, along with transformational change for community mental health. We offer you an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in mental health and addictions service delivery; as well as a number of ongoing quality improvement initiatives. MHSOP works in an integrated way between inpatient beds and community work meaning that no two days are ever the same.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

We offer you:

• an excellent relocation and support package
• supportive and caring colleagues
• challenge and stretch
• a commitment to continuing education and professional development
• active peer review groups and a recognised training scheme for Fellows of the RANZCP
• the ability to contribute to systemic change.

Mōu | About you

You are:

• a Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered, or are eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• are versatile, flexible and have a passion for working in a team approach
• are excited about and willing to contribute to, and participate in change
• are passionate about eliminating health inequities for Māori people 

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Clinical Director, Adult and Forensic Peter.Dean@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!