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• Permanent Full Time opportunity
About the role
Provide clinical leadership and clinical governance to the Forensic and Secure Services, Mental Health and Specialised Services including the High Security Inpatient Service, Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit, Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Prison Mental Health Service, Statewide Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service and General Health Services.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- You will have an understanding of the Queensland Public Mental Health Services (QPMHS) Models of Service Delivery framework and how these models guide mental health service delivery. Within your scope of practice, you will provide leadership and accountability for the day to day activity of the Forensic and Secure Service.
- You will possess well-developed clinical knowledge and skills in forensic mental health care and in the management of contemporary mental health service delivery.
- You will be aware of the vision, and objectives of West Moreton Health and Mental Health and Specialised Services and be able to communicate about and contribute to the implementation of the overall organisational goals, strategies and work plans within the service. You will show an ability to contribute to the development of work plans and identify and implement work practices.
- You will draw upon your own clinical expertise and in combination with the collaborative input of your professional colleagues help to maximise the team's potential capabilities in a transparent, safe and effective manner. You will with your team be able to collaboratively plan tasks and implement business plans with measurable milestones, be adaptable to a changing environment and be able to work within agreed time frames.
- Your work will demonstrate a commitment to achieving quality outcomes and will adhere to documentation and procedural guidelines.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Registration or eligibility for specialist registration as a psychiatrist with the Medical Board of Australia. Completion of an application for credentialing including certified copies of the required information and must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.