We are working in partnership with Canberra Health Services for the recruitment of a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Friendly and safe environment.
- One of Australia’s most affordable cities, Canberra is a progressive, vibrant and beautiful place to live.
- Salary package up to $570,000 AUD (depending on experience), inclusive of salary, applicable allowances and superannuation
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000)
- 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- 20% non-clinical time
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
The Role
Are you a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry with high-level skills relevant to both inpatient and community services, including custodial mental health skills. You will:
- Provide direct psychiatric services in a variety of settings, including the provision of ECT services.
- Teach and supervise psychiatry trainees and medical students.
- Provide high level clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams and in particular:
- Provide expert opinion and consultation on clinical work
- Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing review of the recovery plans for persons using the service.
- Liaise and collaborate with medical practitioners, consumers, carers, voluntary, government and non-government agencies concerned with patient care.
- Participation in administration and clinical governance activities and the after-hours roster as required.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.
The Medical Board of Australia implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration in December 2024, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry. The only accepted qualifications are MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) after 2007. The standard Specialist Pathway or the Accelerated Pathway are still available to those who aren’t eligible for the Expedited specialist pathway.
The Location
Canberra is so much more than the national capital. With nature on the doorstep, a rich arts and culture scene and world-class dining and entertainment, it is one of Australia's best-kept secrets.
This is one of the safest cities in the world and in 2014 the OECD ranked Canberra as the most liveable city in the world.
Restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries and breweries serve produce from Canberra and the region. The food and wine industries compete with the best in the world.
Just a short drive from stunning coastlines, world-class ski-fields and big-city bustle when an escape is needed. There’s even a wildlife lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium where you can stay overnight with the animals right outside your room.
What Head Medical can do for you
Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.