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Psychologist Advanced Clinical / Team Leader


Redcliffe Hospital, Redcliffe

Deliver advanced, specialist level clinical / health psychology service to identified patient groups within Redcliffe Hospital.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP5
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/RD634890
Closing date 19-May-2025
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Katrina Dunn
Contact details (07) 3049 6790
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About the role

Deliver advanced, specialist level clinical / health psychology service to identified patient groups within Redcliffe Hospital.  The psychology department provides a range of inpatient (i.e., complex inpatient behaviour management, mood assessment and brief intervention) and outpatient services including Oncology/Palliative Care, Orthopaedic Screening Clinic (OPSC), Gastroenterology, & Paediatrics. Practice area would be based on clinical needs within the hospital with due regard to area of skill. Complex clinical, teaching and research roles delivered by this position within a high degree of autonomy and in alignment with the collective vision, standards and expectations of the Metro North Hospital Psychology Service. Demonstrate leadership at facility level and manage the operational aspects of the small but growing clinical psychology service with the Redcliffe Hospital.

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:

  • Independently apply advanced knowledge of evidence-based clinical/ health psychology principles and professional judgment across multiple specialities to problems of significant scope within a complex and heavy caseload comprising patients with diverse medical presentations.
  • Communicate effectively at advanced practice level within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal health care outcomes for patients and with senior psychologists across the HHS to develop the model of psychology service delivery.
  • Lead the delivery of the Redcliffe Hospital Psychology Service including responsibility for the performance of work unit staff, including regular supervision and performance appraisal.

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

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Last updated
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