Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Persons

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Persons at Te Whatu Ora - Hutt Valley

Service :

Older Persons Mental Health

Contract :

Permanent, part-time 0.6 FTE -

Opportunities within the wider mental health service to work increased hours.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, serving all New Zealanders through partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

This role is suited for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest in working with older adults.

Our clients include those with dementia exhibiting behavioral and psychological symptoms, as well as older adults experiencing late-onset, moderate to severe mental health issues, or chronic mental illness with physical frailty.

You will have opportunities to lead service improvement initiatives and support the growth of medical and health professionals through teaching and mentoring.

Peer review, informal supervision, and collegial support are provided.

You will work alongside two other Psychiatrists and a dedicated team of senior nursing and allied health staff, using a case-management model.

Services are provided outpatient and in the community, with referrals to inpatient wards as needed.

This permanent, part-time position (0.6 FTE) offers opportunities within the wider mental health service to increase hours.

About the Team / Service / Location

You will join a cohesive team passionate about improving health outcomes for older adults.

The multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists specialized in older age, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Community Psychiatric Nurses, and a Nurse Practitioner.

The service primarily sees clients in community or outpatient settings.

The team also admits to a small number of inpatient Psychogeriatric beds and provides consults to acute physical health wards at Hutt Hospital.

We collaborate closely with Geriatric Medicine and other mental health services across the district.

The Capital, Coast, and Hutt Valley district is centrally located in Wellington, employing over 6,000 staff.

We operate Wellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Valley Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, and the Kapiti Health Centre.

About you

Vocational registration in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

FRANZCP or equivalent qualification, with registration for vocational practice with MCNZ

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Additional training or certification in Psychiatry of Old Age (desirable)

Relevant experience and training

Working for Te Whatu Ora

We are dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare, with a focus on equity and cultural change to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Our people are our strength, and we are committed to being good employers and promoting equal opportunity.

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application through our online careers portal.

We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis; the recruitment process may close early if the right candidate is found.

Recruitment agency applications are also accepted.

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Hutt Valley

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