NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Psychiatry (PECC) - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (Apply[...]

NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Psychiatry (PECC) - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (Apply via eCredential) Applications are accepted via eCredential only. To apply click here. Position Classification Staff Specialist Employment Type Permanent Part Time Hours Per Week Up to 20 About the Role Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive range of community and inpatient mental health services for consumers presenting with psychiatric emergencies in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai catchment area and across the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). The PECC is co‑located within the Emergency Department and the role requires close liaison and consultation with the Emergency Department of Hornsby Hospital. Responsibilities The care of consumers admitted to PECC including consumers age 14 and above in collaboration with CYMHS. PECC clinical governance, clinical quality and safety and clinical key performance indicators. Implementation and evaluation of PECC clinical service plans and models of care – providing effective leadership and liaison with colleagues in the Emergency Department to ensure effective mental health assessment and care for all ED presentations. Ensuring strategic focus within ED to minimise negative outcomes in key areas such as AWOL, re‑presentations to ED and ensuring comprehensive care planning for complex mental health needs. Purpose of the Position Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in an NSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the scope of practice granted by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals, and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the district. Selection Criteria MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or be eligible for registration as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained substantial specialist pathways. Applicants expecting to be awarded their FRANZCP within 3 months may be considered. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment – with all stakeholders, colleagues, direct reports, patients, consumers and carers. Demonstrated experience in working as a senior clinician in acute psychiatry, general hospital psychiatry and community-based and inpatient settings, including experience with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 (or equivalent legislation). Demonstrated ability to work as a leader of a multidisciplinary team across hospital and community settings, with proven high performance as an experienced clinician, management and leadership experience, and proven ability to work collaboratively with the Emergency Department. Understanding and commitment to the National, State and Local Health District strategic directions, including a performance‑based organisation. Experience in liaising and working closely with GPs, consumers and carers with demonstrated understanding of the recovery and care coordination models of care. Experience in teaching psychiatry to students, trainees and others, and supervising trainees in psychiatry. Demonstrated interest in improvement of clinical governance of mental health services, including quality improvement methodologies, and a commitment to fostering this interest in medical staff and other clinicians. Applications Close 11 December 2025 Additional Information The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description. For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide. To view the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here. For role related queries or questions contact Dr Shalini Narchal on or email This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload these with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential. #J-18808-Ljbffr