"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all wedo" TeWhatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our healthsystem across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district,regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former DistrictHealth Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuringcontinuity of services in the health system.
The Team TheCanterbury Regional Forensic Mental Health Service provides forensic mentalhealth services to a population of approximately 700,000 within the SouthIsland of New Zealand. A full range of forensic treatment settings areavailable, including medium secure and rehabilitation inpatient facilitiesbased at Hillmorton Hospital and within the wider community, alongside theCourts, Probation, Department of Corrections and Outreach Services.
OurRegional Forensic Service provides consultation and liaison to Nelson,Marlborough, the West Coast and South Canterbury. Two secure units and one openrehabilitation unit provide 35 inpatient beds. The Service works closely with acommunity-based service which is funded to provide a high level of clinicalinput and support for people as they transition to the wider community.
The Role Wecurrently have a full time, permanent role for a Forensic Psychiatrist. You'llbe working in a multidisciplinary context with five other ForensicPsychiatrists, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment in ahospital and outpatient setting, the wider community the Court and Corrections. We would consider candidates that are looking for Part-Time hours as well.
Previousforensic experience valued but not essential. This is a great opportunity toconsider a career in Forensic Psychiatry in a supportive environment withsupervision in relation to any new areas or practice including Court work andLegal Issues.
Our Culture: Whatmatters to us Healthis ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we carefor and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, andgoing about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here Beingpart of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to,flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on careerdevelopment.
TeWhatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key toensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisationwe are inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respectseveryone.
Tobe considered for this role you will need to eligible for registration with theMedical Council of New Zealand. Tofind out more please follow this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/
Applyonline, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist.
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