The role:
As part of a multidisciplinary mental health service delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.
- Carry out assessments, treatments and provide clinical care to individuals referred to the team in collaboration with other team members. This will include the application of a wide range of skills and interventions.
- Act as a medical and psychiatric resource for other team members.
- Seek appropriate clinical support and supervision from senior colleagues, the Director or Delegate.
- Promote and maintain close links with colleagues and service providers to ensure continuity of patient care. Liaise with other community service providers, especially GP’s.
- Participate in medical student teaching and in-service training of staff.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The area:
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The position works within a variety of Custodial/Forensic environments and the occupant will have regular daily contact with persons within a custodial setting or forensic patients admitted to the Secure Forensic Mental Health Unit – the Wilfred Lopes centre.
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The occupant will be required to adhere to all security practices and procedures within correctional centres and the Wilfred Lopes Centre.
- Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Base Salary: $125,000 - $200,000 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Ray Gregory
Director of Nursing, Correctional Primary Health Services / Forensic Mental Health
ray.gregory@ths.tas.gov.au
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