Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals
- Full time in training
- Salary Range Band C $127,338 - $194,820
Offering rigorous academic training and specialised clinical opportunities:
- Academic psychiatry position working in close collaboration with the University of Otago
- A comprehensive programme with well-established training scheme
- Mentoring programme and supervisor support tailored to your needs
- We can accommodate Advanced Training in RANZCP sub-speciality Certificates
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
This is a training registrar role. You'll be part of a team of dedicated and experienced Consultants, Registrars, House Officers, and Nursing and Allied Health professionals working across a range of runs, including:
- Emergency Psychiatry Services
- Youth Specialty Services
- Early Intervention Service
- Specialist Addiction Service
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Consultant Liaison
- Mental Health for Older People
- Intellectual Disability
- General Adult Community Services
- General Adult wards
- Child and Family
- Ashburn Clinic
- Weekly dedicated teaching during the university semester (protected day-release teaching)
- You will be in frequent contact with leading academics in the field if you wish to pursue research in mental health and addiction.
The program is led by locally trained psychiatrists. As such, we understand and acknowledge the challenges trainees may face in vocational training, dedicating considerable resources to fulfilling not only educational requirements but also the unique needs of each trainee. You will be supported by a director of training in every rotation in addition to your consultant psychiatrist supervisor.
Please note that while we do not offer a designated Rural run, a number of the above runs do provide Rural experience.
About the Location
A lifestyle that is hard to beat! Dunedin is a wonderful place for families, with great educational facilities (primary through tertiary) and many activities available for all ages. Some of New Zealand's most famous national parks, ski fields and wineries are within easy driving distance. To find out more about living here please click the following link: https://www.dunedinnz.com/
About you
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
- A minimum of two years post qualification and possess a strong interest in Psychiatry
- A current full New Zealand driver's license
It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.
About the Team
You will be part of a year cohort who meet weekly face to face for teaching allowing you to forge relationships with likeminded peers and academics
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website
