- Perth - modern, affluent and cosmopolitan city.
- The new ratified WA Health remuneration is one of the highest for consultant psychiatrists 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 pursue your professional interests in liaison psychiatry in Perth, Western Australia. This hospital is one of Australia's leading facilities - a state government run and teaching hospital. It provides diverse and inclusive health services staffed by skilled and dedicated medical and nursing professionals.
The hospital sits on a campus that has over 15 theatres and over 20 wards, extensive education and teaching facilities, and a major mental health service. The hospital is well served by Perth's public transport and road networks to the Southern and Northern parts of the city.
As Liaison Psychiatrist you will work alongside 2 consultant psychiatrist colleagues, 4 registrars and 1 general practitioner. You will provide care to patients in general medical wards, ICU as well as patients with neuropsychiatric conditions.
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 liaison 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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