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Position SummaryFull time, part time, fixed term 12 month contractHeidelberg Repatriation HospitalCompetitive base + salary packaging + superAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and statewide. We are worldrenowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.About the departmentThe PTRS is the statewide specialised service for the management of psychological trauma. With multiple inpatient and outpatient teams, we service the Victorian and Tasmanian Defence Forces as well as Victorian police, emergency service personnel and first responders. Civilians with psychological trauma related to work or to road accidents can also access care.The service includesVeterans and Serving Members Unit (VSMU), an outpatient service for current and former members of the Australian Defence Forces.Post Trauma Victoria (PTV), an outpatient service and structured Group Treatment Programme for police, emergency responders and civilians.Ward 17, a 20bed inpatient unit for consumers requiring a more intensive intervention.Intake, responsible for the processing and triaging of referrals.About the roleThe Psychological Trauma Recovery Service (PTRS) Senior Registrar (SR) position has traditionally been preparatory in nature in the prelude to becoming a Consultant. The post is fully accredited for Stage 3 generalist training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).The objective of this position is to provide the registrar with experience in a leadership role, while working across various service areas of the PTRS, including Intake, Inpatient and Outpatient services. The role provides for exposure to a wide range of consumer groups and presentations,while also involving a degree of flexibility, facilitating registrar involvement in education, research or service development projects.To be successful in this role you mustAssess consumers, formulate management plans, and coordinate treatment under appropriate supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist.Provide high quality mental health care using a recoveryoriented, consumercentred approach, appropriately involving families and carers.Provide clinical leadership, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team setting.Participate in unit ward rounds, team meetings and clinical meetings.Liaise with health care professionals (HCP) across teams and divisions within Austin Health and externally, including specific stakeholders for the populations to which the PTRS provides care.Deliver prompt, high quality documentation (including discharge summaries) and appropriate reports to other clinicians or services in order to coordinate care.Use electronic medical records effectively and accurately to prescribe, document, and communicate with colleagues.Assist in the management of inpatient bed flow in collaboration with the Intake Team.Comply with relevant privacy legislation and Austin Health Policy concerning the distribution and confidentiality of health information.Our benefitsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including :Greater takehome pay through generous salary packaging.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Easy access via public transport, car parking and endofjourney facilities for cyclists.Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options pro rata.Paid conference and exam leave.Inclusion at AustinWe celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.Application instructionsPlease click ''Apply Now'' and you will be directed to sign in or register through the Austin Health Careers Site. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager. Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application :Cover letterCurrent Curriculum Vitae (CV)APHRA RegistrationWorking with Children''s Check Card (where applicable) #J-18808-Ljbffr