Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applications from highly capable and values-driven medical professionals to join our Adult Inpatient Mental Health team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH).

This is a full-time fixed term vacancy at 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE). Full time and Part Time arrangements may be considered. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

What is our Supervised Medical Officer role:

Under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, this position is responsible for the psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment of patients under their direct care; provides direct clinical services in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering evidence based best practice treatment and evaluates the provision of patient centred-care coordination, within a recovery orientated model at SCGH Mental Health Service (MHS).

SCGH MHS comprises the following services:

1. SCGH Mental Health Unit: 30 bed acute adult mental health unit authorised under the Mental Health Act
2. SCGH Mental Health Observation Area: 6 beds/ 2 recliner chairs acute short stay adult mental health ward not authorised under the Mental Health Act
3. SCGH Emergency Department Psychiatric Liaison Service: Multidisciplinary team providing assessment, treatment and disposition planning for mental health patients presenting to the SCGH Emergency Department.
4. SCGH Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Service: Medical and nursing team providing assessment, treatment, liaison, education and disposition planning for mental health patients accommodated in SCGH general medical wards.
5. Hospital in the Home: 2 x multidisciplinary teams located across 2 x sites (Nedlands and Wanneroo) managing a total of 32 acute adult mental health 'virtual' beds where consumers are managed in their homes for a period of 2 weeks.
6. SCGH MHS Neuromodulation Service: including provision of Electro-Convulsive Therapy and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation within a Day Procedure Unit.

All services are located on the QEII campus in Nedlands, excepting the Wanneroo Hospital in the Home team which is based in Wanneroo.

Specific suitability requirements which will be assessed to determine suitability for this position:

• This is a 24-hour service requiring Supervised Medical Officer availability for rostered shifts across seven days per week, including after-hours, weekend and public holidays.
• Supervised Medical Officers are required to work flexibly across all SCGH MHS clinical service areas as required/rostered, to manage clinical needs.
• Suitable applicants available to start on 1 February 2027 will be prioritised.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a busy hospital setting will be highly regarded.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture 

Want to know more about this role?

• We encourage you to contact Marcus Greenall on 08 6383 1000 or email Marcus.Greenall@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be a recent manager and/or clinical supervisor. Please ensure your nominated referees are available to provide references promptly when requested, as you may be deemed unsuitable for this vacancy if we cannot obtain timely references.
• A Cover Letter (max. 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role, and your:
• Availability to work varied shifts across 24 hours, 7 days per week.
• Willingness to work in all clinical areas of the SCGH MHS, including: the Emergency Department, Mental Health Observation Area, Consultation Liaison Service, Hospital in the Home, Mental Health Unit, Neuromodulation Service.
• Availability to commence on 1 February 2027

Eligibility to Apply:

To be suitable for this vacancy you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

This vacancy requires a current Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. Prior to appointment to the role, you will need to show proof you hold a current WA WWCC. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process, and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Similar Vacancy Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms, and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.  We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact NMHS Human Resources at nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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