Locum Psychiatrist - Clinical Liaison - Peter MacCallum, VIC
13/12/2023
Job Type
Locum
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Doctors
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
Psychiatry
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
Negotiable
Job ID
35344
Job Description
About the Company
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a local cancer research, treatment, and education center in Melbourne, Australia.
- Our Psychosocial Oncology Program is a multidisciplinary team comprising of dedicated psychiatrists/psychiatric registrars and HMOs, mental health nurses, and clinical psychologists.
- We are the most extensive program of our kind in Australia, providing comprehensive psychological assessment and psychological intervention to people affected by cancer and their families.
- Our team offers a spectrum of services, catering to both inpatient and outpatient needs, extending support across the entire cancer continuum—from diagnosis through treatment, end-of-life care, and survivorship.
- We extend our expertise beyond direct care, offering secondary consultation and treatment planning in multidisciplinary teams, and we are committed to shaping the future of the psychosocial oncology workforce by offering a number of training opportunities to psychiatric registrars, junior medical officers, and psychology registrars and interns.
About the Role
- We are seeking a part-time Locum Psychiatrist to join our team from 22 January 2023 for a 3-4 month period.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing mental health services to people with cancer and their families, including both inpatients and outpatients, as well as primary and secondary consultation.
- The role is split into the following sessions:
- Monday – 0830-1700
- Tuesday – 0900-1500
- Wednesday – 0830-1700
- Friday – 0830-1600.
Duties
- Provide mental health services to people with cancer and their families, including both inpatients and outpatients, as well as primary and secondary consultation.
Skills & Experience
- The ideal candidate should have experience in psychiatry.
- They should have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team.
- They should have a passion for mental health and be able to work under pressure.
Culture or D&I Statement
- Our team fosters an environment with a strong sense of teamwork, integrity, accountability, and respect.
Benefits
- The successful candidate will receive competitive remuneration.
- They will be provided with accommodation.
- Travel will be as agreed.