Consultant Psychiatrist
Permanent, full-time opportunityVaried and challenging casemix within a supportive department Live and work in an idyllic region of sunny Queensland Where you’ll be working
You will be working within a health service that serves a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and treats more than 700,000 patients each year. You will be based at the 305-bed main referral hospital, in a newly established building boasting state-of-the-art medical equipment. The hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by an 8-bed Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit.
The Psychiatric Department at this hospital consists of the Mental Health Service Inpatient Unit, Older Persons Inpatient Unit, a Paediatric ward, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit, Community Care Unit, Extended Care Rehabilitation Unit and a Step-Up Step-Down Unit. The services offered include consultation-liaison psychiatry, Prison Mental Health Services, psycho-geriatrics, Indigenous mental health services and Electro-convulsive Therapy. As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will contribute to the provision of clinical excellence and patient-centred care across a wide range of presentations. You will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on a varied and challenging casemix, supported by Consultants, Registrars, Junior Medical Officers and Mental Health Nurses. You will also have the opportunity for teaching and ongoing continued professional development activities.
Where you’ll be living
This region of Central Queensland is rich with heritage and history. With cosmopolitan conveniences in a contemporary riverside setting, you will be living the picturesque Australian dream. This region boasts world-class biking trails, an abundance of natural landscapes, affordable housing, and a lower cost of living. Local attractions include the famous Fitzroy River, Mt. Archer and The Southern Great Barrier Reef. Here, you will experience a thriving community in a truly laid-back lifestyle that values tranquility and diversity. Brisbane is only a 1-hour flight away, with a local airport at your doorstep.
Salary information
Consultant Psychiatrists can expect a total remuneration package of up to $528,432 per annum, including a range of benefits and incentives.
Requirements
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent. Psychiatrists eligible for the fast-track registration pathway are encouraged to apply.
About us
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