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Clinical Lead - Consultant/Senior Consultant- Whyalla Mental Health Inpatient Unit

South Australia Health Careers
Gawler Full-day Full-time

Description:


  • Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, Glenside
  • Total Indicative Remuneration: MD2 $501,044 to $652,823 p.a. (TIRP) includes award salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, (Private Practice Arrangements if applicable)
  • Permanent Full-time position

Overview

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey with SA Health!

Are you a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding full-time opportunity to make a lasting impact? Look no further than SA Health's cutting-edge Rural & Remote Mental Health unit within the renowned Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (LHN). The consultant will be part of the Rural & Remote Mental Health Service Consultant Psychiatry Team located at Whyalla reporting to the Clinical Director. The consultant will liaise with Mental Health consumers, carers and family, community organisations, and external service providers in the Whyalla catchment.

As the Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of high-quality mental health services across the region. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clinical leadership in designing, planning, and implementing local mental health service networks.
  • Driving the improvement of clinical outcomes and functional recovery objectives through effective leadership.
  • Leading the analysis, implementation, and review of best practice clinical processes, systems, and evidence-based medicine.
  • Ensuring the provision of high-standard, cost-effective clinical services to consumers through consultation with clinicians, general practitioners, and other service providers within the mental health service system.
  • Contributing to the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Working across the continuum of care in various sites within the regional Local Health Network Mental Health service.

To thrive in this role, you will possess exceptional clinical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering patient-centred care. You will be a skilled collaborator, adept at fostering partnerships with stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.

To be eligible to apply you will have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent; and appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award .
SA Health is a dynamic and supportive employer, dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a positive work-life balance. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of South Australians.
SA Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

To learn more about this exceptional opportunity and submit your application, please visit sahealth.sa.gov.au.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 894886

Enquiries

Name: Brian McKenny

Title: Clinical Director

Phone: 08 8226 7388

E-mail: brian.mckenny@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11 April 2025 - 4 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

894886 - MD02 Clinical Lead-Whyalla Role Description.pdf

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