Consultant Psychiatrist - Te Whare Ahuru (Inpatient Unit)

Consultant Psychiatrist - Te Whare Ahuru (Inpatient Unit) Service: Te Whare Ahuru - Inpatient unit About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team. You'll be at the heart of our multidisciplinary team, providing evidence based care to our inpatients. This role also gives you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health care in our community. We are on the cusp of opening the brand-new Sir Mark Dunajtschik Mental Health Centre mid‑2027, a state‑of‑the‑art, 34‑bed inpatient facility designed to provide exceptional, patient‑centred care. As a member of the clinical team, you will have the unique chance to influence the development of our models of care and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence from the very beginning. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference and are seeking a role where you can help build a service from the ground up, we would be delighted to hear from you. Your responsibilities will include: Comprehensive Assessments: Performing psychiatric and risk assessments Medical Leadership: Overseeing the medical care of patients, including prescribing and monitoring medications, and managing co‑existing physical health conditions Collaborative Care: Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to medical students, junior medical staff and the wider team Discharge Planning: Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and community services to ensure a smooth transition for patients leaving the unit About the Team / Service / Location Te Whare Ahuru is a supportive, friendly and diverse environment. It is a 24‑hour, 23‑bed acute inpatient mental health assessment, treatment and recovery unit at Hutt Valley Hospital. You will be part of an experienced team that includes: Nurses: Our dedicated nursing staff provide round‑the‑clock care, support, and monitoring Psychologists: Offering individual therapy, psychological assessments, and specialised interventions Occupational Therapists: Helping patients regain daily living skills and to engage in meaningful activities Social Workers: Providing support with housing, finances, and family connections, ensuring a safe discharge Support Staff: Our wider team of peer support workers and mental health support workers help guide and support recovery Administrative Staff: Our admin team are essential to the smooth running of the unit We hold multidisciplinary team meetings daily to discuss cases and work together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our team is committed to continuous professional development. About you Vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) FRANZCP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team Relevant experience and training Job details Job Reference: SMO38-26 Location: North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley Job type: Expertise Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Psychiatry #J-18808-Ljbffr