Senior Medical Officer, (MHSOP) Mental Health & Addictions

Senior Medical Officer -  Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) Te Whatu Ora

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This position is a Core Children's worker under the Childrens Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts. 

Description:

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) is looking for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their integrated community and inpatient team. 

Auckland is New Zealand's largest, diverse and most popular cities, nestled on one of the worlds best harbours. It offers a metropolitan lifestyle mixed with the great outdoors; from cafes and restaurants to our stunning beaches, parks and marinas providing a beautiful, natural landscape that us Kiwis are proud of. 

Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is a growing and culturally diverse region with both urban and rural areas and is one of the largest healthcare providers across South Auckland. CM Health has developed a reputation for bringing an enthusiastic and innovative approach to meeting those with mental health needs. 

The Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) is looking for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their integrated community and inpatient team. Our service provides assessment and treatment for Older People with mental Health problems. MHSOP community team and inpatient service is made up of two multidisciplinary clinical teams and an inpatient service all based at Middlemore Hospital. You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team of health professionals including 5 Consultants and 2 Registrars.

Benefits include:

·         Generous professional development

·         Leave allowance

·         Dedicated non clinical time

·         Free car parking

·         Opportunity for research

·         Attendance at national/international conferences

·         Involvement in teaching, research, service development and quality projects are potential components of this role.

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ESSENTIAL:

·         Eligible to register or be registered in a Vocational scope with the Medical Council of New Zealand (for registration can be checked via this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registraion-selfassessment-tool/)

·         Current Annual Practising Certificate with the NZMC

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com or for more information please contact our Service Manager Kevin Hunt @ kevin.hunt@cmdhb.org.nz

Job Number: CMH202413655