- Perth - an attractive, modern, affluent and cosmopolitan city.
- The WA Health remuneration is one of the highest in Australian cities.
- Major metropolitan hospital and mental health service.
Mandated salary increases are now confirmed:
- From Sep 2024 - Package up to $498k plus allowances.
- From Sep 2025 - Package up to $514k plus allowances.
- From Sep 2026 - Package up to %34k plus allowances.
This is an excellent opportunity to continue the development of this perinatal service in one of Australia’s finest hospitals. The mother and baby unit has 8 inpatient beds and has a talented multidisciplinary team who work collaboratively with colleagues in other mental health services, maternity services and other stakeholders.
The service offers advice, assessment and treatment for all perinatal patients with severe and complex mental health conditions. They also provide care for referrals from rural and regional Western Australia. A key part of the role will be for the consultant to generate, develop and nurture relationships with local mother and baby units, paediatrics and other specialist colleagues.
Remuneration package plus additional add ons, includes:
*An annual professional development allowance of up to $33k per annum.
*Private practice allowance.
*Tax free benefits.
*3 weeks professional development leave.
*40hr week.
In addition, there are opportunities for teaching and training in addition to research.
Perth community highlights
*One of Australia’s leading hospitals in one of its most liveable cities.
*International airport with direct flights to Singapore, Bali, KL, Dubai, Doha and London as well as extensive domestic connections.
*Great cultural, sporting vibe in Perth. WACA, professional rugby, football, cricket.
*Great housing options - beaches in the city, apartments,suburban living etc.
*Unit is close to the best schools in Perth.
*Flexible leave arrangements
*Other professional and location-based allowances
Selection criteria
*FRANZCP or equivalent specialist training gained in either NZ, UK. Preference will be given to UK trained after August 2007 to satisfy ESP requirements.
*Experience in perinatal psychiatry.
*First class communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead and help your MDTs.
*Demonstrated experience in teaching and supervising medical staff.
For more information about this job, location, remuneration, all entitlements and benefits, schools, housing options and the RANZCP/ESP assessment process please do not hesitate to get in touch for a friendly and non-obligatory chat.
Call or message +44 7414 531583
Email alasdair@spinnermedical.com
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