Forensic Psychiatrist | Part Time

Forensic Psychiatrist | Part time at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

• Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heartof all we do -

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-dayrunning of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered atlocal, district, regional, and national levels.

It weaves the functions of the20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and districtoffices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

The Team

The Canterbury Regional Forensic Mental Health Serviceprovides forensic mental health services to a population of approximately700,000 within the South Island of New Zealand.

A full range of forensictreatment settings are available, including medium secure and rehabilitationinpatient facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital and within the widercommunity, alongside the Courts, Probation, Department of Corrections, andOutreach Services.

Our Regional Forensic Service provides consultation andliaison to Nelson, Marlborough, the West Coast, and South Canterbury.

Twosecure units and one open rehabilitation unit provide 35 inpatient beds.

TheService works closely with a community-based service which is funded to providea high level of clinical input and support for people as they transition to thewider community.

Positive EmployeeFeedback

One of our locum consultants recently shared their positiveexperience :

The service is well-resourced withvery capable multi-disciplinary teams who work hard to support our clienteleand each other.

Because of the level of resourcing, the risks arewell-mitigated which makes it a safe place to work.

Even working for just a fewmonths, I find that psychiatrist input is very much appreciated by the teams.There are now good Health Learn resources to help a non-forensic psychiatristget started and the teams were very helpful at getting me up to speed as well.

The Role

We currently have a part-time, permanent role for a ForensicPsychiatrist.

You - ll be working in a multidisciplinary context with five otherForensic Psychiatrists, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, andtreatment in a hospital and outpatient setting, the wider community, the Court,and Corrections.

We would consider candidates that are looking for Part-Timehours as well.

Previous forensic experience is valued but not essential.This is a great opportunity to consider a career in Forensic Psychiatry in asupportive environment with supervision in relation to any new areas ofpractice, including Court work and Legal Issues.

Our Culture : Whatmatters to us

Health is ultimately all about people.

What - s importantaround here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility takenfor delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, ourpeople enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoingfocus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity andinclusion are key to ensuring we deliver the best care for our diversepopulation.

As an organisation, we are an inclusive and equal-opportunityemployer that welcomes and respects everyone.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be eligiblefor registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

To find out more,please follow this link Medical Council of New Zealand Registration.

Apply online, or to find out more information, pleasecontact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist.

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Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury

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