MERCY HEALTH
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Consultant Psychiatrist
Mercy Values:
Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Position title:
Consultant Psychiatrist
Employee name:
Entity/Group:
Mercy Mental Health
Date:
February 2014
Location:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
Position reports to:
Clinical Services Director,
Mercy Mental Health
Positions reporting to
this one:
Junior medical staff
Responsible to:
Position Purpose:
 To assume clinical leadership to Mercy Mental Health under guidance of the Clinical Services
Director
 To provide clinical oversight and input to clients of Mercy Mental Health
 To assume administrative and organizational responsibilities as delegated by the Clinical Services
Director
Qualifications &
Requirements:
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Administrative and organizational experience within the public mental health system
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Registration with AHPRA
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Victorian Drivers License
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Resource management:
Mandatory Organisational
Competencies
Total staff management (FTE):
Annual Operating Expenditure:
Annual Capital Expenditure:
Personal Competencies
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Orientation
 Consultative leadership style that promotes
participation and involvement
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Diversity & Equity
 High standards of clinical knowledge within
Psychiatry
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Job Competencies
 Assist in developing services in line
with Government policy and under the
direction of the Leadership group of
Mercy Mental Health
 Support and ensure the maintenance
and development of best practice
within the area mental health service
and identify opportunities for innovation
and improved service delivery.
 Ensure the efficient and effective
delivery of high quality client care and
the adherence by staff to establish
professional standards and protocols
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Emergency Procedures
 Ability to participate in own skill development in
relation to specialist clinical competencies
 Maximize the effective use of clinical
resources across the mental health
service by strong clinical leadership
and service linkages
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Work Health & Safety
 Effective and appropriate delegation in decisionmaking
 Assist in the promotion of
understanding and awareness of
fundamentals of adult psychiatry
psychiatry to staff and stakeholders
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Infection Control
 Ability to build rapport, negotiate and maintain
effective relations with key stakeholders
 Experience in working as part of a
multi-disciplinary team
 Demonstration of a positive attitude
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and commitment to the organization
with an understanding of, and ability to
integrate, behaviors that reflect the
Vision, Mission and Values of Mercy
Health
 Ability to develop and motivate individuals and
teams to create a learning environment
 Highly developed interpersonal, verbal
and written communication skills.
Computer literate
 Understanding of, and commitment to customer
focused service
Key Result Areas
Mercy Health Values
 Demonstrates and upholds the
Values and Mission of Mercy
Health.
Key Activities
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Values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily
work practices for all staff.
Standard Measures
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Engage in the ongoing education
of junior medical staff and
students
Mercy Health
 Undertake weekly supervision sessions with your
allocated junior medical staff
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 Partake in the teaching program for the medical
students of the University of Notre Dame
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Be compassionate and provide support
to staff and customers
Consistently shows respect and values
each person’s dignity
Seeks opportunities to be innovative
for improvement
Communicates openly and honestly as
an effective team member.
Completed a college supervisors
course
Supervision provided in keeping with
the standards expected by the
RANZCP
Last review date:January 2014
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Key Result Areas
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Key Activities
Standard Measures
Under the guidance of the Clinical
Services Director, Mental Health
Services and in collaboration with
the Unit Manager, Inpatient Unit,
assist with providing leadership
and guidance in both
administration and clinical
operation of the Inpatient Unit.
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High standard of mental health act documentation;
for example, treatment plans, mental health review
board reports
Takes reasonable care to protect
the health and safety of
themselves, fellow staff and others
in the workplace.
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Complete incident reports / risk assessment
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Elect and support health and safety representatives
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Contribute to risk assessments
Participate in training and meetings regarding safety 
Preparation of medico-legal and staff progress
reports in order to satisfy the DHS, legal and
organizational requirements for Mercy Mental
Health
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Under the guidance of the
Clinical Services Director,
provide clinical leadership and
input into clinical service
provision
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Regular patient reviews
Attend ward rounds as required
Adhere to MPHI policy on
complaints process
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Act as a role model in the adoption of a
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customer service focus for both internal and
external customers
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Investigate consumer complains as directed by
Clinical Services Director, Mental Health
Services.
Continuously review and improve work flow and
work practices
Constantly monitor service standards
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Draft reports of a high standard and
complete within agreed timeframes.
Attendance at various meetings both
administrative and clinical.
Ensure adherence to the Mental Health
Act
Reports hazards, near misses and
injuries immediately
Uses personal protective equipment
Comply with risk management policies
and procedures and instruction
Attend all safety meetings and training
sessions
Attend to clinical work in a timely
fashion
Maintain service KPI’s as
determined by the Department of
Health
Consumer satisfaction with
resolution process
All complaints handled in a timely
manner
Last review date:January 2014
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Employee’s Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
Line Manager Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
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