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Locum Psychiatrist - Older Persons

New Zealand Government

New Zealand, Otago, New Zealand Fixed Term April 11, 2026
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Opportunity Description

* Dunedin Hospital
* Locum role from March to September 2026
* Join a close-knit and supportive team
About the role
We are seeking a Locum Psychiatrist for Older Persons to be based at Dunedin Hospital from March to September 2026.
You will:
* work within a small multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the psychiatric assessment and care of patients
* take a leading role in maintaining and enhancing our Mental Health Service
* contribute to ongoing service improvement and workforce innovation.
Your responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of older people while working collaboratively with the primary health sector, consistent with Southern's values. As part of the role, you will participate in the on-call roster, which is currently 1:18.
About you
Fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential, and ideally you will already have current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
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