NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Psychiatry - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (Appl[...]

NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Psychiatry - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (Apply via ecredential) Join to apply for the NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Psychiatry - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (Apply via ecredential) role at NSW Health . Applications are accepted via eCredential only. To apply click here. Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer Contract Type: Sessional Duration: Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030 About The Role The position is part of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service (HKMHS) which provides recovery oriented mental health care to consumers, carers and families. HKMHS is a comprehensive mental health service serving the shires of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai. A range of services are provided including acute inpatient care, acute community care, psychiatric emergency care, consultation liaison services, older person’s mental health, rehabilitation, assertive outreach services, mental health intensive inpatient care and early psychosis intervention. The VMO is expected to work in other areas of the Service in times of staff shortages as directed by the Clinical Director. A critical role of the incumbent is to develop, foster and maintain consultative and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders to ensure optimal implementation of the mental health resources. Purpose of the Position You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. 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 NSLHD. 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 recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them. Sound clinical knowledge in Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty. Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Psychiatry Consultant. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established. 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 Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here. For role related queries or questions contact 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 this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. Applications Close: 25 November 2025 Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential. #J-18808-Ljbffr