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Reference Number 10673
Position Title Registrar – Service - Psychiatry
Employment Type Fixed Term Full Time
Hospitals WA Country Health Service
Industry Award WA Health Systems Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2016
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/awardsandagreements/
Salary $130,145.00 to $174,823.00
Hours per fortnight 80
Position Summary

Salary MP Year 1-7 $130,145 - $174,823 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 9.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)

 

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

 

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

 

Other Conditions: 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.

 

This vacancy 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

 

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

 

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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.   Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).”  

 

Position Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a Registrar – Service – Psychiatry.

 

In this role you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and on-call medical team. Under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, provides assessment and management of clients requiring specialist psychiatric management. Provides assessments and management advice to agencies referring clients who are affected by psychiatric symptomatology. Works with clients resident in the Acute Psychiatric Unit and the community as required.

 

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.  

 

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

  • For further information go  to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/ 
  • Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Flexible leave arrangements
  • Other professional and location based allowances

 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

 

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr Allison Newman on 08 9722 1576. 

 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

 

Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online via MedJobsWA. Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for all communication.

 

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) via MedJobsWA at https://medjobswa.mercury.com.au/ must read the attached ‘WACHS and Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017-2020’.

 

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.    

 

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae 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.

 

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

 

Closing Date: Tuesday 3 March 2020 at 4:00pm,  LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

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Eligibility Questions Essential: Are you eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia?
Essential: Are you eligible to work in Australia?
Contact Person Dr Allison Newman
Contact Number 8 9722 1576
Closing Date CLOSED: 03/03/2020
JDF Registrar Service Psychiatry 613146 MP Year 1-7 November 2019.pdf
How to Apply Guide 20190307_Application Guide_V2.pdf
Other attachments
R5 Application Form WACHS.pdfOpen
WACHS Pre-Employment Health Assessment Policy.pdfOpen
WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdfOpen
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