Consultant in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, NSW

Global Medics is partnering with a public health organisation that operates in a coastal region of New South Wales to recruit a permanent Consultant in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.

The Central Coast is a picturesque region located north of Sydney, known for its stunning beaches, relaxed coastal lifestyle, and natural beauty. The central coast offers a laid-back lifestyle with all the comforts of modern living. Come for the beauty, stay for the lifestyle!

Role Overview:

The Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry service provides mental health care for patients with comorbid physical and psychological conditions, including those in medical/surgical wards, rehabilitation, and the Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for patients with comorbid mental illness, including delirium and dementia.
• Offer clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams (MDT) and provide advice to hospital staff.
• Participate in on-call rosters and contribute to quality improvement/safety.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time (part-time hours may be negotiable).

Essential Selection Criteria:
* Coming from the UK -  Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), awarded under any RCPsych curriculum from August 2007 to date following satisfactory completion of a General Medical Council or Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board approved specialty training program in psychiatry in the United Kingdom.
* Other Countries - Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. Substantially comparable outcome of RANZAC assessment.
* Demonstrated clinical skills and experience working with mental health problems in Adult/Older Adult Mental Health
* Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team

The benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Work/ Life Balance
* Visa sponsorship - 186 up for discussion
* Relocation assistance & peer review support

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply below or send your CV directly