Senior Clinical Psychologist (Bariatric) Permanent part-time opportunity to provide high-level, evidence-based and best practice clinical psychology services, in both individual and group formats, to patients with obesity who are being considered for bariatric surgery.
Job details Position status: Permanent
Position type: Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification: HP4
Workplace Location: N/A
Job ad reference: QLD/RBH613537
Closing date: 22-Jan-2025
Salary: $64.64 - $69.56 p. h
Job duration: Permanent part-time, 38 hours per fortnight
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:
Exercise independent professional clinical judgement in provision of psychological assessment and interventions for patients with obesity, who are being considered for bariatric surgery, which are evidence-based or best practice, and evaluate the effectiveness of those interventions.
Advise the service on scientifically-sound effectiveness measurement for both complex and routine clinical practice matters.
Work collaboratively with the other members of the team to critically evaluate the model of care.
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 recognising 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.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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