Clinical Neuropsychologist - Grade 2
Clinical Neuropsychologist - Grade 2 (Specialist Medical Inpatients)
An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 Clinical Neuropsychologist within the Psychology Specialist Medical Inpatient Service at Western Health. Psychologists undertaking an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) Registrar Program are also encouraged to apply. This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.9 FTE).
The Clinical Neuropsychologist will provide clinical services to acute and subacute wards across all campuses of Western Health, and will work alongside a supportive multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical Staff, to provide Best Care for the community of the West. In this role you will play a key clinical role in providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, management, counselling, and rehabilitation of individuals with neurological disorders and brain impairment. The provision of positive behaviour support will also be required within this role. You will also work alongside a team of passionate and highly skilled Psychologists in the broader Specialist Medical Services teams - which includes Neuropsychology, Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology.
To be Successful in the role, you will:
- Have the ability to think quickly and broadly whilst triaging new referrals to understand the patients’ needs;
- Utilise your experience in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of the cognitive, behavioural and emotional status to support the care and management of referred patients;
- Liaise with the treating team and relevant other parties effectively and regularly;
- Contribute personally to the team culture;
- Contribute flexibly, creatively and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement; and
- Bring a sense of calm and stability whilst working with clients with complex and chronic health conditions within diverse and dynamic clinical settings.
Contact Person: Diana Perre
Title: Director of Psychology
Phone: 0402 780 795
Alternate Contact: Simon Scalzo
Title: Senior Clinical Lead, Clinical Neuropsychology
Phone: 0482 117 550
Applications close at 11.59pm on 15 October 2024
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Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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