Are you a UK Psychiatrist looking for a sea change?
The Medical Board of Australia has recently expanded the specialist expedited pathway, making now an ideal time for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) with the appropriate qualifications to apply for Medical Registration in Australia.
More information about the pathway can be found here: Medical Board of Australia - Expedited Specialist pathway
About our organisation:
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the largest globally, serving approximately half a million people across a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation consists of seven regions, each with dedicated public hospitals, health services, and health centres across rural and remote Western Australia. Each region has a Mental Health Unit providing services such as acute psychiatric inpatient care, adult and older adult mental health, child and adolescent mental health, alcohol and drug support, and community-based programs.
For more information about our regions, watch our Working for WACHS video.
About the opportunities:
We regularly seek dedicated professionals for various roles across our regions. Current Psychiatry opportunities include:
* General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
* Consultation Liaison
* Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
* Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS)
* Adult Community Psychiatry
Remuneration: $395,490 - $656,772 per annum*
*Full-time remuneration includes base salary, professional development allowance, 11.5% superannuation, and region-specific allowances.
About You:
To be eligible via the Expedited Specialist Pathway, you must demonstrate:
* Membership of the UK Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych)
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
* Confirmation of Specialist training from the GMC
* High-level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
* Extensive knowledge, clinical experience, and skills in psychiatry
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive Salary: Among the highest in the Australian health sector
* Generous Leave Entitlements: Annual, professional development, long service, sick leave, and compassionate or cultural leave
* Healthcare Discounts: Discounts across private health care funds
* Northwest Gratuity Payment: Lump sum after 3 years of service (location-dependent)
* Salary Packaging Benefits: Up to $9010 for daily expenses and $2650 for dining experiences
* Visa Sponsorship: Various sponsored work visas, including PR (conditions apply)
* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and research
* Flexible Working Practices: Roster options and flexible schedules where operationally feasible
* Relocation Assistance: Support to help settle into your new role (negotiated case-by-case)
Interested in more details about salaries and benefits? Visit our medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.
Application Instructions: Submit your CV via LinkedIn or email to WACHSDoctors.Senior@.au.
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