Staff Specialist – Emergency Psychiatry

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: as per the award enterprise agreement; bonus...
Emergency psychiatry clinical care
Multidisciplinary team leadership
Psychiatric assessment and treatment
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services guided by values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice

Job Summary

  • St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services guided by values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice.
  • The Staff Specialist will provide clinical care in the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre and consultation-liaison services to the Emergency Department and PANDA Unit.
  • Benefits include generous salary packaging, access to clinical and non-clinical education programs, career development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services guided by values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice.

Salary

Base: As per the award Enterprise Agreement; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Emergency Psychiatry clinical care
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Psychiatric assessment and treatment
  • Consultation-liaison services
  • Crisis intervention expertise
  • Trauma-informed care principles

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Teaching and supervision skills
  • Experience in academic teaching hospital
  • Recovery-oriented care approach
  • Family/carer-inclusive care
  • Quality improvement leadership

Key Requirements

  • Specialist registration with AHPRA
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
  • MPsychiatryedicare provider number
  • Experience in Acute and Emergency Psychiatry
  • Commitment to teaching and supervision
  • Compliance with NSW Health infectious diseases vaccination policy

Work Rights

Must comply with NSW Health infectious diseases vaccination policy

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