Title Position:
Advanced Trainee Psychiatry General –
Indigenous
Organisation:
Central Northern Adelaide Health
Service
Classification Code:
Discipline Code:
MDP2
Directorate:
Section:
Mental Health Directorate
Rural and Remote Mental Health
Services
Type of Appointment:
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Ongoing
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Temporary
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Other
Position Number:
Position Created:
Term
Job & Person Specification Approval
All excluding senior positions:
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CEO or delegate
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JOB SPECIFICATION
1.
Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals:
The Advanced Trainee works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within the Rural and Remote
Mental Health Services (RRMHS) which is focused on mental health assessment, care and treatment
of people who identify as being of Aboriginal decent and are linked to country communities.
The team supports the identified client group by:
 Liaising and working collaboratively the clinical teams within RRMHS.
 Providing consultation - liaison (CL) services to mainstream health and mental health staff within
both metropolitan and country areas.
 Providing video based clinical assessment and review using a CL approach.
 Providing clinical visiting services to targeted country communities.
 Working across metropolitan and country mental health services to increase access and capacity
to provide culturally appropriate mental health care.
 Working with staff from Aboriginal controlled health services to build capacity to support people
with mental health problems.
2.
Reporting/Working Relationships
(To whom the person reports, staff for whom the person is responsible, and
other significant connections and working relationships within the organisation.)
The Advanced Trainee:
 Reports to the RRMHS Clinical Director for clinical services and outcomes
 Reports to the RRMHS Director for operational and administrative matters.
 Works closely and collaboratively with members of the RRMHS Aboriginal Mental Health Team
currently comprising Senior Psychiatrist, Cultural Consultant/Liaison Worker and Senior Nursing
staff
 Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all RRMHS staff.
 Works collaboratively and cooperatively with health and mental health staff within metropolitan and
country based services.
 Works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff within Aboriginal controlled services.
3.
Special Conditions
(Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent overtime, etc.)
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 Conditions of employment are in accordance with the South Australian Salaried Medical Officers
Award and the relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
 Maintaining medical board registration and producing appropriate documentation as directed by the
hospital
 Actively participate in regular clinical and development assessment
 Intrastate and possibly some interstate travel will be required, including travel by air, in small
aircraft and/or four wheel drive vehicle to remote communities.
 Overnight stays may be necessary in remote communities.
 Valid driving licence must be held.
4.
Statement of Key Outcomes and Associated Activities
(Group
into major
areas
of
responsibility/activity and list in descending order of importance)
To assist Consultants and other clinical staff within RRMHS with culturally appropriate assessment,
care and treatment of Aboriginal clients.
Provide CL services to staff within metropolitan and country based services supporting Aboriginal
clients within the target group.
Use videoconferencing to provide CL assessment and review to target group clients based in the
country.
Provide visiting clinical services to targeted country communities including providing services in
Aboriginal Health Services.
Provide up-skilling, training and development to staff within mainstream and Aboriginal controlled
health services.
Participate in rosters and on-call duties as required.
To provide services to the general RRMHS client group including support for other RMOs/Registrars
where this may be required/requested due to workload or other unforeseen circumstances.
Quality
 To ensure that clients and families are given adequate information upon which to base treatment
decisions and follow-up;
 To participate in RRMHS quality activities program as requested by the Leadership Team;
 To be responsive to client and relative complaints, liaising with appropriate senior staff, general
practitioners and others involved in the care;
 To facilitate excellent communications and liaison with other staff.
Medical Records
 To complete the appropriate clinical documentation including case note entries, clinical letters and
reports. All documentation must be legible, timely, appropriately regular and comprehensive so as
to document important changes and decisions, dated, designated and signed. Notes will include
adequate information for coding and patient care purposes.
To inform the Director/Clinical Director of any relevant administrative issues.
To attend training/education activities as part of the RANZCP Psychiatry Training Program.
To participate in teaching medical students and RMOs and to supervise junior psychiatric trainees.
To abide by the organisational and service policies and procedures.
Human Resource Issues
 To ensure that up-to-date personal contact information is made available to the Campus;
 To provide timely notification of inability to attend for duty for any reason;
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To notify the Clinical Director of all roster swaps/changes;
To provide a minimum of 6 weeks, notice in writing, to the Clinical Director, if leave will be required;
To submit a properly completed timesheet for each pay period;
To notify the relevant administration of any absences from the Campus during rostered hours of
duty, including the arrangements for cover.
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Advanced Trainee – Psychiatry General – Indigenous
Rural and Remote Mental Health Service
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(Those characteristics considered absolutely necessary.)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (include only those listed in the Health Services HR Manual, as an essential
qualification for the specified classification group)
 Pass in FRANZCP examination, Part 1
 Eligible to be fully registered with the SA Medical Board
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
(Related to the job description, and expressed in a way which allows objective
assessment.)
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Commitment to provision of high quality professional services
Enthusiastic participation in all professional activities.
Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development.
Maintain a strong spirit of co-operation with all co-workers while retaining a primary focus on provision of
patient care.
Ability to liaise with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently within multi disciplined teams
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to take direction
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise
manner.
Experience
(Including community experience)
 Clinical experience appropriate to the year of training
 Clinical experience in assessment and management of mental health disorders affecting Aboriginal
consumers, carers and families
Knowledge
 Knowledge of appropriate clinical standards
 Knowledge of policies, protocols and procedures to ensure acceptable practices
 Knowledge of historical and contemporary issues relevant to the physical, social and emotional wellbeing
of Indigenous Australians
 Knowledge of current SA Mental Health Act and impending changes
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (To distinguish between applicants who have met all essential requirements).
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills Experience
 Demonstrated high standard of clinical practice in psychiatry especially in the provision of services to
consumers from rural and remote settings.
 Skills in the use of videoconferencing for the conduct of psychiatric evaluations
 Professional integrity
 Commitment to quality improvement
Experience
 Experience in working in teams dealing with Indigenous mental health issues
 Experience in working collaboratively with Aboriginal Cultural Consultants and other Aboriginal mental
health professionals
 Experience in working in rural and remote Aboriginal communities particularly in the area of mental health
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Knowledge
 Sound basic knowledge of mental health services and the interface with primary care providers
especially in rural and remote areas
 Knowledge of contemporary documents, strategic plans etc relevant to the provision of services to
address the mental health needs of Indigenous Australians especially in SA
 Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare principles
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
(Considered to be useful in carrying out the responsibilities of the position).
 Demonstrated capacity for critical analysis and research as demonstrated by publications, presentations,
case studies. Particularly in the area of Indigenous mental health.
Other Details
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