WHERE
COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE /
GROWING
HEALTHY FUTURES WITH COMPASSION, EQUITY, AND
RESPECT
VCID No. 723000 - MedCareers
Ref 493175
This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Permanent
Sessional, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Fixed Term
Sessional and Casual appointments with the possibility of
extension(s) and/ or permanency.
Are you a dedicated and passionate Child and Adolescent
Psychiatrist/Senior Medical Practitioner seeking a fulfilling
career opportunity? Look no further!
Exciting Opportunities for Consultant Child and Adolescent
Psychiatrists in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
(CAMHS) in Perth across 3 areas:
- Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A), Perth Children’s Hospital
- The Eating Disorder Service
- Community CAMHS
We currently have multiple permanent vacancies available across
the following areas. Fixed Term appointments (with the possibility
of extension/s) will also be considered:
- 1 x 1.0 FTE - PCH Inpatient Unit
- 1 x 1.0 FTE - The Eating Disorder Service
- 1 x 1.0 FTE - Community CAMHS – North metropolitan
- 1 x 1.0 FTE - Community CAMHS – East metropolitan
About the Role: As a Consultant Child and
Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering
diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Psychiatry. Your
contributions will extend to teaching, research, quality
improvement, and administrative activities within your service
area. This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team, shaping
the future of mental health care for children and adolescents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality clinical management and treatment to
patients of the service.
- Uphold and elevate professional standards while fostering
an academic environment that supports education, research, and
professional development.
- Actively contribute to teaching, research, and quality
improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for: The ideal
candidate will be registered, or eligible for specialist
registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship (or pending Fellowship) with the Royal
Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as an
overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in
either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand
with 3 years Consultant/Specialist level work experience.
Completion (or approaching completion) of the Certificate in
Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or
equivalent is highly desirable.
About the services:
Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A), Perth Children’s
Hospital
The Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A) is the 20 bed tier-4 State-Wide
Service offering inpatient mental health care for young people up
to 16 years old. You will be supported by a full Multidisciplinary
Team and Junior Doctors. Up to three (3) psychiatrists share
responsibility for the patients.
The Eating Disorder Service
The EDS is the Tier 4 State-Wide Specialist Service, offering
assessment and treatment to young people with severe eating
disorders. It is a Multidisciplinary Team providing outpatient
care, day treatment, inpatient care and support groups. The program
supports children and young people and their families through
assessment, recovery and discharge from the service. Our primary
intervention is Family Based Treatment (FBT).
Community CAMHS
Community CAMHS has 10 services across the Metropolitan area.
Community CAMHS see infants, children and adolescents with various
mental illnesses resulting in significant impact upon their
functioning. We would work with you to match you to a clinic that
suits your circumstances.
Perks and Benefits:
- Join a vibrant and collaborative team.
- Access to ongoing professional development
opportunities.
- Contribute to ground-breaking research and advancements in
mental health care.
- Competitive remuneration and supportive work
environment.
- Generous relocation package
How to Apply: If you are ready to make a
significant impact in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,
we invite you to apply. Submit your application showcasing your
experience, qualifications, and enthusiasm for this role.
Don't miss this chance to be part of an organisation committed
to making a difference in the lives of young individuals. Apply
today!
Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply
online via MedCareers -
Consultant Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent Health Service, WA,
Australia - Perth Children's Hospital, WA, Australia
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact: medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be
assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written
application please provide the following:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria.
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for this
position.
- a current resume which summarises your experience and how
you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process as you will be required to
answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Child and Adolescent Health Service 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.
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. 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.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With
Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the
WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job
Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We
encourage you to contact Dr Vineet Padmanabhan on +61 (8) 6389
5800.
Eligibility & Conditions: To be eligible for
appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed
term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,
or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for
permanent appointments).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and
responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake
criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the
appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an
applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy
communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture
that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration,
Equity,
Respect,
Excellence
and Accountability. During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
