Registrar, Psychiatry

Vacancy No

Vacancy No

: TAR05350 Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change. Taranaki- A place like no other Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki. For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different. At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients . We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community. When you choose to work with us, we will offer you: · A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department · Access to clinical training and education · Up to date facilities, Have a look at · Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website · Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams 12 month run though will consider interest for 6 month runs Full time, 40 - 44.9 hours per week We are seeking to appoint Registrars to our Mental Health and Addictions Service. The MHAS provides a wide range of specialist services within the Taranaki region that include:

• A 23-bed inpatient unit (4 beds - IPC), an Assessment and a Brief Intervention service working in the community. High and complex needs and community supported rehabilitation service beds are accessed via Tui ora a Kaupapa Maori service.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Mental Health Services for Older people.
• Alcohol and Drug Services.

The duration of this run is 36 months, though 6 month runs may be considered and is suitable for a first year Registrar. The run is accredited as a training position for specialist qualification for the FRANZCP. Clinical responsibilities include:

• Provide services to the Acute Inpatient and Community Mental Health services under the supervision of their Consultant.
• Review all inpatients and outpatients.
• Confer with the Consultant immediately for any clinical situation involving substantial risk beyond their level of clinical expertise.
• Attend meetings as follows: Daily MDT meetings, Weekly Community MDT meeting, Bimonthly administrative meetings with Clinical Director and Consultant Psychiatrists Weekly Journal Club / CME.
• Participating on the on-call roster working with the Crisis Team

Registrars attend training and education opportunities that include - General tutorial session weekly, Clinical Grand Round where you may present cases when necessary and Radiology teaching. Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us? If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page. For further information, please contact Abbey Osborneon Email: Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr