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The Tasmanian Health Service is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

Hours/Period of Appointment

Permanent part time day work with on call working 38 hours per fortnight commencing asap. Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $152,181- $213,316 per annum

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $152,181 -$231,316 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as described in the Salaried Medical Practitioners Interim Agreement 2017.

Duties

As part of a multidisciplinary mental health service delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Psychiatrist:
Provides a comprehensive general adult inpatient and community psychiatric service in the northern region of Tasmania.
Acts as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers, including general practitioners and other agencies, with regard to the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
Undertakes supervisory responsibilities with Psychiatric Registrars and other medical staff as required/appropriate.

Location: Launceston General Hospital - Mental Health Services North

We can offer:

Attractive Salary Package, including On Call Allowance and Call Back, and election to participate in the Private Patient Plan
Negotiable salary including superannuation and access to salary packaging
Relocation and accommodation assistance
Commitment to ongoing professional development, including conference and sabbatical leave, in additional to annual leave entitlements
Flexible work/life balance
Dynamic team environment

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Generic Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist (North) SMP1-11 (June 2020) (1).pdf
Generic Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist (North) SMP1-11 (June 2020) (2).doc
THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.pdf
THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you address the selection criteria which are located in the Statement of Duties.

For more information

Mental Health Services North
(03) 67774382

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