Permanent part time opportunity to provide high level evidence based, best practice clinical psychology assessment, intervention, and evaluation to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

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About the role

Permanent part time opportunity to provide high level evidence based, best practice clinical psychology assessment, intervention, and evaluation to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. The position will function as part of the multidisciplinary Kidney Health team of The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) and will entail outreach work across the Metro North Kidney Health service including the Kallangur and Bribie Island Satellite Health Centres.     

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Identify and contribute to the development of evidence based clinical practice, procedures, protocols, and education materials (local and state-wide), that will optimise the delivery of psychological services and support the continuum of care.
• Provide high level clinical advice to professional and operational leads, relevant service managers and other stakeholders, regarding the practise of psychology. And where required, participate in consultation forums, networks, and other advisory groups.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes, and actively participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality and program improvement activities that enhance the delivery of psychology services.
• Provide high level clinical advice to diverse stakeholders including professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers, medical and allied health regarding service delivery, equipment, technology and the prioritisation and development of social work clinical services.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RBH631828 Role Description (PDF, 473KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit