An opportunity for a Psychiatrist to be part of the Acute stream within Macquarie Hospital is now available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 24
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital is a 195-bed unit which comprises 9 separate units, 8 of which are medium to long stay. Hospital Acute and Mental Health Rehabilitation units are supported by a diverse range of Rehabilitation Programs providing a comprehensive range of options to complement and enhance the person-centred
programs offered in specialised rehabilitation units. Staff work in multidisciplinary teams providing evidence based, best practice clinical care with the positive expectation and commitment that where possible consumers will move to less restrictive environments along their pathway to individual recovery.
Purpose of the Position
The primary purpose of the position is for the clinical management and leadership of the Acute stream which is located in the Parkview Unit. The Parkview Unit is a 14 bed high dependency unit critical to the consumer flow of the NSLHD. The aim of the unit is to care for and treat people in the acute phases of their illness and return consumers as quickly as possible to the community. This includes consumer assessment and management including the ongoing clinical review of all consumers admitted. Ensuring regular medical entries into electronic medical records (eMR). Construct suitable diagnostic formulations and management plans in consultation with the registrar and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Participation in the on-call roster as directed by the Clinical Director, human resources management, financial management and consideration of the hospital budget when prescribing and ordering tests/
treatments. Show capacity for warmth, empathy and sensitivity whilst interacting with consumers.
The position will provide clinical management and treatment of consumers under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Provision of clinical consultation services within NSLHD and contribution to the teaching and training of medical officers, students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities.
Selection Criteria
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the FRANZCP or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered.
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Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
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Experience in treating serious mental illness and working within a team to promote rehabilitation and recovery with a strong interest in Acute Psychiatry
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Demonstrated capacity to provide effective clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
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Communication skills of a high order, including those of negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.
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Proven high performance as an experienced clinician and willingness to participate in an on-call roster and provide leadership and support to junior medical staff and participate in regular doctors' meetings.
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Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2007 and its application and commitment to State, National and Local Mental Health policy.
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NSW Drivers Licence and the ability to drive.
Need more information?
The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Neeraj Dhawan on (0 8877 4426 or email
[email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 30 August 2026
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
