Schn - Permanent Full Time Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist(Ecredential)

SCHN - Permanent Full Time Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (eCredential)Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia.
We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Learn more about our network: professionals Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ543499Applications are via eCredential OnlyStaff Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Full Time position/job share or part thereof may be considered.See position description for details about the role.
There are a range of options available to fill this role. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Kath Knight at or Dr. Dina Mahmood at to discuss the role.
What you'll be doingThis position is required to provide Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specialist services to the Department of Psychological Medicine SCHN - Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH).The position of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist will ensure that:Clinical Services are focused on delivering excellent clinical care to children and supporting their families.Research and teaching is undertaken and focused on the area of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.The Department of Psychological Medicine has a number of clinical teams.
The Psychiatrist may be required to work in any of the teams, according to service needs as determined by the Head of Department.The clinical teams are:Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Mental Health TeamAcute Inpatient Psychiatric UnitConsultation-Liaison TeamPsychosomatic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria TeamEating Disorders TeamClinical responsibilities for the Psychiatrist within the Department of Psychological Medicine include providing direct patient care, supervising the care provided by junior medical staff, and providing child psychiatric consultation to non-medical team members.All Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists provide a telepsychiatry consultation service to a rural health service, with the expectation of full-time psychiatrists providing 6 hours per week and one or two rural visits per year (up to 6 days in total).
The telepsychiatry service provides child and adolescent psychiatry assessments at the request of remote and rural child mental health clinicians.
The psychiatrist acts as a consultant to the mental health worker, who remains the case manager.
Some case discussion and case planning may also be required.All psychiatrists have admitting rights and are responsible for managing inpatients in Hall Ward and Saunders Unit (the Mental Health Wards in SCHN) and other SCHN wards.
Providing safe, evidence-based treatment is a key part of this role.Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
Trainees who are expecting to complete their requirements for Fellowship of the RANZCP within the next 4 months are eligible to apply.Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Fellowship of the RANZCP and/or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Membership of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, RANZCP, or equivalent.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution skills.Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement.Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site as required within a reasonable time.Experience with a wide range of treatment methods including psychotherapeutic approaches, and the use of psychotropic medications.Adaptability to the needs of the child, their family, and the changing requirements of the position.SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement.
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people.
We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care.
Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience.
The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the relevant University.
The academic title will be held for the duration of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network appointment.
No remuneration is attached to the University appointment.
The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for clinical matters. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role-related queries or questions contact Katherine Knight at OR Dina Mahmood at
Applications Close: 13 January 2025 APPLY VIA eCredential NOW: CLICK HERENote: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.
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