You are invited to experience this exciting opportunity as part of a significant expansion of maternal services at Northern Australia's largest tertiary hospital. Women and families will be able to access world-class care, closer to home, with the support of medical, sonography, midwifery, health worker and allied health specialist staff.
The Psychologist - Senior will provide bereavement care, in addition to psychological assessment and intervention to patients regarding women's reproductive health concerns and decisions about termination of pregnancy.
Job detailsPosition statusContractPosition typePart-timeOccupational groupHealth - Allied Health/Clinical SupportClassificationHP4Workplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/TV600443Closing date19-Nov-2024Salary Other$64.64 - $69.55 p.h.Job durationup to 28/12/25 with poss ext not exc 2 yearsContact personBridget WebberContact details07 4433 5263
Access the National Relay ServiceThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is 'great care every day'. About your opportunity Fixed Term Temporary part-time (38 hours p.f.), up to 28.12.2025 with poss ext not exc 2 years. Delivering high quality evidenced based psychological clinical services (including telehealth) to patients within interprofessional teams.Contribution to the advancement of quality psychological services and optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education.Monitoring and reporting on work practices and outcomes, including initiating, planning and evaluating relevant quality and research initiatives.Providing supervision and training to less experienced (HP3) clinicians, students and members of the multi-disciplinary team.Generous remuneration package value up to $6556.00 p.m. comprising:
Salary range of $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)17.5% leave loading + Leave12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Requirements Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year qualification in Psychology, and be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA).While not mandatory, a PsychBA Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status.This position requires possession of a C class driver licence.Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids are required to provide evidence of vaccinations or proof that they are not susceptible (due to prior exposure to the disease and therefore have natural immunity) to the following VPD's Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis containing vaccine) according to the Queensland Health Policy.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Why make the change? Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.
Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region. It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Interested..? Contact: Bridget Webber on 07 4433 5263.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV600443 Applications close: Tuesday 19 November 2024
Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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