Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatrists in North Queensland!

Global Medics is partnering with a hospital in North Queensland to recruit for Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist across multiple specialties.

This regional city is renowned for its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, with a relaxed atmosphere, strong community spirit, and year round tropical climate! With a laid-back coastal lifestyle and all the conveniences of a modern city, it is an ideal location for professionals seeking a rewarding career in a picturesque and adventure-filled environment.

There are roles in:

• General Adult
• Child & Youth
• Rural & Remote
• ATODS
• Perinatal

What's on offer:

• Visa sponsorship for international candidates
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous Salary Sacrificing (conditions apply)
• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Fellowship of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent
• Specialist AHPRA registration or eligible to attain (Substantially Comparable)
• Coming from the UK -
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), awarded under any RCPsych curriculum from August 2007 to date following satisfactory completion of a General Medical Council or Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board approved specialty training program in psychiatry in the United Kingdom. You can read more about the expedited pathway on our website:

The changes to the Exhibited Pathway for Psychiatrists now been realised. You can read more about it on our website - Psychiatrists have a new pathway to relocate from the United Kingdom - Blog - Global Medics APAC

Psychiatry:

• United Kingdom: Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), awarded under any RCPsych curriculum from August 2007 to date following satisfactory completion of a General Medical Council or Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board approved specialty training program in psychiatry in the United Kingdom.

Psychiatrists educated from other countries will still need to go through The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)

What is the process to apply?

• Apply to the AMC for primary source verification (PSV) of your primary and specialist medical qualifications. The AMC use the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) verification services.
• Apply to the ECFMG to establish an EPIC/MyIntealth account for verification of your qualifications.
• Check that your qualification is on the Board's Expedited Specialist pathway: accepted qualifications list.
• Apply to the Medical Board for specialist registration.
• Submit a supervised practice plan including nominating a supervisor and details of an appropriate specialist position, that the Board will need to approve. This can be done when you apply for registration or after registration has been granted.
• If you want fellowship, contact the relevant specialist medical college to find out what the requirements are while on the Expedited Specialist pathway.