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Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Job Details

Published
Location
New South Wales
Role Type
Contract
Salary
Up to AU$2600 per day
Job Ref: VAC-98421_1777534338

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult (Inpatient / Community)

A rural New South Wales health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide ongoing support across their General Adult inpatient and community mental health teams.

Service Info

This is a full-time consultant role which may include working on our inpatient unit at the Mater Mental Health Centre, or our community adult mental health team in Charlestown, or a combination of both depending on need.
The inpatient unit consists of 22 beds for consumers with acute mental health issues. The consultant would typically be responsible for 10 to 12 inpatients and would usually have a full-time registrar and a full-time JMO working alongside them.
The community team includes staff specialist psychiatrists, 2 registrars, and a multidisciplinary team, and if required, you may be asked to assess newly referred patients, or alternatively, patients who are care coordinated by clinicians at the service.
Oncall requirement Monday to Friday. This is to provide phone advise only and they will not be required to be recalled to the service, The oncall shift commences from 5pm and finishes at 8:30am.

Location Info

Located within a rural NSW region known for its welcoming community, quieter lifestyle, and access to natural surroundings. The area offers essential amenities, a relaxed pace, and a supportive environment-ideal for locum doctors seeking meaningful work in an underserved community.

Rates

$2,600 per day - V Money

Dates

May Blocks

  • 04 May - 08 May

  • 11 May - 15 May

  • 18 May - 22 May

  • 25 May - 29 May

June Blocks

  • 01 June - 05 June

  • 09 June - 12 June

  • 15 June - 19 June

  • 22 June - 29 June

July Blocks

  • 29 June - 03 July

  • 06 July - 10 July

  • 13 July - 17 July

  • 20 July - 24 July

  • 27 July - 31 July

Why choose Global Medics?

  • Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey

  • 24/7 phone support

  • Opportunities to explore Australia while working

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Please contact Athena via email for more information or click 'Apply'.

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