The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
About the Role The position is available as a fixed term part time position (32 hours per fortnight) to cover a period of Long Service from November 4 2024 until March 23 2025.You will be responsible for… Providing specialist inpatient and outpatient clinical psychological assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis, and their families.What you'll achieve: Liaising with internal and external providers to optimise care for children and their families.Providing secondary consultation services to staff within the Cystic Fibrosis Team, and to other stakeholders (internal/external) as required.Maintain records to a high standard according to policy and procedures of the Psychology Service, the RCH, and the Psychology Board of Australia.Contribute to administrative/clinical meetings, educational activities, and service development activities as required by both the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and the Psychology Service.Contribute to research and/or quality improvement projects related to Cystic Fibrosis.Your skills and experience Full registration under the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement in the area of practice of Clinical Psychology.Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved postgraduate course in Clinical Psychology.Eligible for application for, or hold, approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia.A minimum of 5 years' experience working in the field of clinical psychology at a minimum P2 (or equivalent) level.Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain.Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Professor Phil Robinson, Director Department of Respiratory and Sleep medicine, on 9345 5818 or ****** Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
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