SESLHD - Staff Specialist - Adult / Perinatal Psychiatrist - Sutherland Hospital Mental Health [...]

SESLHD - Staff Specialist – Adult / Perinatal Psychiatrist – Sutherland Hospital Mental Health Service Join to apply for the SESLHD - Staff Specialist – Adult / Perinatal Psychiatrist – Sutherland Hospital Mental Health Service role at NSW Health . Overview Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Staff SpecialistHours Per Week : 24Requisition ID : REQ SESLHD provides competitive salary starting at a higher-grade step progression and an accelerated progression towards a Senior Staff Specialist salary under certain conditions.Position includes a 4-hour Perinatal Clinic and Clinical Review Meeting.Applicants due to receive Fellowship in the next 3 months are encouraged to apply. The Sutherland Hospital Mental Health Service is seeking to recruit a permanent part‑time (24 hours per week) Consultant Psychiatrist. The position will provide expert assessment and treatment for consumers within the Adult Inpatient Unit and Community Perinatal Service. The Sutherland Mental Health Service comprises a 28 Bed Acute Mental Health Unit, a 5 bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, and a Mental Health Community Service that provides Care Coordination and Acute Care support to consumers in the community. The MHS is situated within the Sutherland General Hospital which has 375 general medical beds. The Sutherland Shire is a natural oasis just 25 km from Sydney’s CBD. The region offers a stretch of pristine surf beaches, four national parks and channels of sparkling water. The Shire also hosts an urban hub of buzzing cafés and restaurants, art galleries and seasonal events, and is an ideal mix of coastal relaxation and cosmopolitan luxury. Vision : “exceptional care, healthier lives.” SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service. The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD. Core Values C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment – created by employees for employees to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Key Qualifications Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application. Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination. Evidence of continuing medical education and self‑monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position. Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi‑disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department. Additional Information Information For Applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. An Aboriginal Employment Consultant can also provide support ( ). Please complete the attached documentation and ensure they are uploaded to your application. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Nicholas Babidge at Applications Close : 14 December 2025. Contact Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑time (note: primary listing indicates part‑time, but this section may reflect broader hiring; keep for completeness).Job function: Information Technology (note: may be generic placeholder); Industries: Hospitals and Health Care. #J-18808-Ljbffr