Fixed Term 0.2 FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Older People’s Mental Health - WSLHD Mental Health Service | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL

NSW Health

  • Sydney, NSW North Parramatta, NSW
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
WSLHD Mental Health ServiceFixed Term 0.2 FTE Staff SpecialistDepartment of Older People's Mental HealthApplications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located in the Department Older People's Mental Health within the WSLHD Mental Health Service.The position will be for a period until the 30 June 2028.Successful applicants will work as part of a small team, with peer to peer support, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Successful applicants will provide tertiary level consultative services to NSW public inpatient services caring for people experiencing extreme behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). There are no procedural, outpatient or on-call requirements within the role.Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in Western Sydney Local Health District.This is an exciting and rare opportunity that has arisen to participate as a senior clinician on the development and operation of the statewide tertiary clinical consultation and liaison service aimed at supporting NSW public inpatient services caring for people experiencing extreme behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).The team is small comprising a fulltime CNC 2, a full time senior occupational therapist and a part time (0.2) staff specialist (or equivalent 0.1 VMO). The team receives added support and guidance from the Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMH) based in Western Sydney Local Health District and the NSW OPMH Policy Unit.Successful applicant will be expected to take part in planning and service development. The target population is limited to those experiencing extreme (Tier 7) BPSD, and setting is limited to NSW public inpatient units. Position location is currently based in Western Sydney but is negotiable across the state of NSW, with the majority of work occurring across the Greater Sydney region. The applicant should possess the ability to travel across various Local Health District Regions and provide team-based CL services within inpatient settings.The successful applicant will be a member of the FRANZCP holding a Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry and have experience working with and providing clinical consultation/liaison to services caring for people with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia. Applicants with more extensive experience in this specialized area of old age psychiatry will be considered.Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months, may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.Essential Requirements for Appointment1. Possess registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable).2. Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry. Must have sound clinical knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry and have experience working with and providing clinical consultation/liaison to services caring for people with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.3. Ability to travel across various Local Health District Regions and provide team-based CL services within inpatient settings.4. Sound knowledge of principles of Recovery based clinical practice and integrated Mental Health Care.5. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:a. High level interpersonal and communication skills.b. Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.c. Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.d. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision.6. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.Selection CriteriaPlease outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
  • Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
  • Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
  • Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
  • Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
  • Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
  • Commitment to self -care and personal development.
  • Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
  • Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
  • Results and outcome focused.
6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.Working With Children CheckApplicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: .The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12 SEPTEMBER 2025CONTACTDr Urvasi Doolabh0438 776 183Miranda Sollychin0417 055 753If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au

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