Psychiatry Registrar (Immediate Commencement)

• Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals
• Full-time training role
• Salary band: $127,238 - $184,650, depending on experience

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

Why train as a Psychiatry Registrar in Dunedin:

• We offer rigorous academic training and specialised clinical opportunities
• Academic psychiatry positions working in close collaboration with the University of Otago
• A comprehensive programme with a well-established training scheme
• You will be part of a cohort that meets weekly face-to-face for teaching, allowing you to build strong relationships with peers and academics
• Mentoring programmes and supervisor support tailored to your needs
• Weekly dedicated teaching during the university semester with protected day-release
• Opportunities to undertake advanced training in RANZCP sub-specialty certificates
• Strong links with the University of Otago
• Frequent interaction with leading academics for those interested in research in mental health and addictions

The programme is led by locally trained psychiatrists who understand the challenges of vocational training. Significant resources are dedicated to supporting both educational requirements and individual trainee needs. You will be supported by a director of training in every rotation, alongside your consultant psychiatrist supervisor.

This is a training registrar role where you will work alongside experienced consultants, registrars, house officers, and nursing and allied health professionals across a variety of services.

These runs include:

• Emergency Psychiatry Services
• Youth Specialty Services
• Early Intervention Service
• Specialist Addiction Service
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Consultation Liaison
• Mental Health for Older People
• Intellectual Disability
• General Adult Community Services
• General Adult Wards
• Child and Family Services
• Ashburn Clinic

Please note that while there is no designated rural run, several of the above services provide rural experience.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general or provisional general registration. You can check your eligibility at the MCNZ website
• a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience and a strong interest in psychiatry
• a current full New Zealand driver's licence.

It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you are committed to working in New Zealand, it is recommended that you begin this process early to ensure timely registration. For more information, please visit the EPIC credentialing page.

About the Team/Service/Location

Dunedin offers a lifestyle that is hard to beat. It is an excellent place for families, with strong educational facilities from primary through to tertiary level and a wide range of activities for all ages. Some of New Zealand's most famous national parks, ski fields, and wineries are within easy driving distance.

To find out more about living in Dunedin, click here.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb McDonald deb.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.