Specialist Medical Practitioners – Consultant Psychiatrists

  Date posted: 09 Oct 2024     Applications close: 09 Nov 2024
  Company: The Hobart Clinic
  Location: Hobart, Tasmania
  Job Type: Contract
  Contact: Kath Skinner     kskinner@thehobartclinic.com.au
Description

 

Want to be part of a team providing Life Changing Care

About this unique opportunity 
The Hobart Clinic is recruiting for Specialist Medical Practitioners – Consultant Psychiatrists to join our team. We are keen to hear from all interested Psychiatrists including:

  • Early-career Psychiatrists looking for a supportive clinical team to consolidate your knowledge and experience gained from your RANZCP Fellowship;
  • Mid-career Psychiatrists looking to practice your skills in contemporary psychiatry practices, including a support environment to learn and practice TMS; and/or
  • Late-career/pre-retirement Psychiatrists looking for a flexible role in a cohesive team with an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for the next generation of Psychiatrists and provide much needed mental health services for our community. 

We are open to the following options:
(i) Fixed locum contract (3 months);
(ii) Initial locum contract with transition to ongoing role when you realise what a great place Tasmania is to live and how much you enjoy working at The Hobart Clinic;
(iii) Direct appointment to an ongoing role because you already know about the joys of living in Hobart and working with us; 
(iv) Fly-in-fly-out (weekly) with remote telehealth consultations; or
(v) Any proposal to partner with a like-minded organisation interested in working with us to provide access to much needed Psychiatrists. Full time or part time options are available. 

We will also support Psychiatrists interested in mixed arrangements, for example working part-time as an employee and establishing a private VMO practice.

We offer competitive remuneration packages and support for relocation is available. 


About The Hobart Clinic 
The Hobart Clinic Association Limited is a Not-For-Profit Company Limited by Guarantee, and registered Charity. We operate a 27-bed psychiatric hospital on 7 acres in Rokeby, an outer suburb of Hobart, and The Hobart Clinic MindHub in Hobart CBD providing consulting suites and facilities for therapeutic groups.

In a year when many non-government Psychiatric hospitals have been closing down, 2024 is the year that The Hobart Clinic celebrates our 40-year anniversary. We are an important part of the fabric of our community.

‘The Clinic’ enjoys strong support from the Tasmanian Government and a positive collaborative relationship with our colleagues in the Tasmanian Health Service. With a new Public-in-Private contract underway with options to extend, we have a positive financial outlook this year and beyond.

The only thing missing at The Hobart Clinic is you – Psychiatrists with old-fashioned values who enjoy providing contemporary in-patient, day-patient and out-patient consultant psychiatry work. The Clinic has a highly engaged Board of Directors, new Strategic Plan, committed and capable people-oriented CEO, newly appointed Executive Management Team, stable team of experienced and qualified mental health nurses and deeply dedicated support teams.

If you've never thought about living in Tasmania, now might be the perfect time. Hobart is famous for its award-winning restaurants, vibrant arts and culture scene, and stunning natural beauty, with outdoor adventures just a short drive away. Whether it's unique wildlife, bustling street markets, peaceful escapes, thrilling trails, or rooftop dining, Hobart has something for everyone.

For a confidential discussion, or to find out more about this unique opportunity, we welcome inquiries to Kath Skinner (CEO) via email kskinner@thehobartclinic.com.au or call 0439 392 502.