AddressRemuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour + superannuation + salary packagingLocation: Tamworth HospitalEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Clinical PsychologistHours Per Week: 8 - this role is required to work on MondaysRequisition ID: REQ497190Applications Close: Sunday 30th June 2024
About the role:
This role, which sits within our dynamic Integrated Pain Service team, will see you provide a high-quality clinical psychology service to patients experiencing chronic pain. You will run multidisciplinary assessment and management in individual and group settings, as well as participating in teleconferencing with GPs in primary care.
Comprehensive training in the area of Pain Management will be provided, including induction at John Hunter Hospital - a tertiary 3 service. We highly encourage upskilling and further education and are eager to support you in succeeding within our team!
Where you’ll be working:
Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
You will work on campus at Tamworth Hospital, working closely alongside our team of experienced health practitioners, including our Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologist, and Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Nurse Consultants. You will also be involved in rural outreach programs, seeing you visit sites such as Narrabri and Armidale.
About You:
We are looking for a team player, with high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. You should be professional, efficient and have the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Benefits:
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare:Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- An approved tertiary qualification: Masters or higher degree in Clinical Psychology. Applications from those nearing completion of an approved qualification may be considered.
- Full registration with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia (or, in the case of a psychologist nearing completion of post-graduate training, provisional registration may be accepted). Endorsement in clinical psychology or willingness to work towards same would be preferred.
- Current unencumbered driver's licence.
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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For role related queries or questions contact Vickie Croker on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
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