Temporary Part-time - 30.4 hrs per fortnight | $66.92 - $71.77 per hour

The Neuropsychologist (Senior) position provides high-level clinical neuropsychology services to patients receiving care at Ipswich Hospital. The Ipswich Psychology Service delivers clinical, health, and neuropsychology services to inpatients and outpatients of Ipswich Hospital and Community Health. As a senior member of the Ipswich Psychology Service, this position also provides clinical leadership within the hospital and community health.

Job details

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High-level clinical expertise and skill within a health setting, including neuropsychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.
• High-level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.
• Timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation of assessments and interventions, including chart entries, database entries, and psychology reports.
• Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities.
• Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.
• Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff. 

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• General registration or eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is mandatory (National Accreditation and Regulation Law 2009).

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For 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.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  WM694857_10 Senior Neuropsychologist_RD (PDF)