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Senior Psychologist Paediatrics
Ripley Satellite Hospital
Our Health Service is expanding! • West Moreton Health has a vacancy for a Psychologist Senior to work within a multidisciplinary team based at the Ripley Satellite Health Clinic.
• Permanent, flexible part-time (38 hours per fortnight)
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM630451_04 |
| Closing date | 04-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Lynlee Woodard |
| Contact details | 3810 1394 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist interested in working with children and adolescents living with chronic and complex health conditions. The Psychologist Senior Paediatrics works with the Paediatric Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team based at the Ripley Satellite Health Clinic. The team consists of a Paediatric Endocrinologist, Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitian, and Social Worker. There is also opportunity to work with other paediatric medical caseloads at Ipswich Hospital.
The role of the Psychologist Senior Paediatrics is to provide clinical assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention to maximise the health and psychological well-being of children and adolescents living with chronic or complex medical conditions, and their families, as well as providing clinical leadership within the hospital and community health settings. The Senior Psychologist Paediatrics sits within the Ipswich Psychology Service, which is based at Ipswich Hospital.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level clinical expertise and skill in psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment in service provision to children, adolescents, and their families
- Experience working within a health setting and/or with children and adolescents living with chronic or complex health and medical conditions.
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychology services for adolescents and children.
- High level communication skills and experience in communicating within and/or with multi-disciplinary teams and other key stakeholders.
- Commitment to the development of professional knowledge and expertise through active learning and engaging in professional development, and a willingness to contribute to the team through sharing of knowledge and expertise, including through providing supervision.
Mandatory Requirements:
- General registration or eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is mandatory (National Accreditation and Regulation Law 2009).
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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.
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WM630451_04 Senior Psychologist Paediatrics RD (PDF, 179KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
