Psychologist

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity

Permanent part-time / 45.6 hours per fortnight

The purpose of the role is to deliver psychological services within the varied clinical areas of TUH.

This includes:

• • 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 support of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education initiatives.
  • Monitoring and reporting on work practices and outcomes, including initiating, planning and evaluating relevant quality and research initiatives.

Skills and experience required:

• Demonstrated best practice clinical, health, and/or developmental psychology knowledge, expertise and skill.
• Demonstrated ability to apply research skills as part of service improvement, coordination, integration, and redesign.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, medical and nursing team, and other key stakeholders.
• Capability to provide leadership in psychology and clinical practice areas, contributing to improved clinical practice, the profession of psychology, and service delivery.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage patients across the lifespan, interdisciplinary teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Generous remuneration package value up to $6636.50 p.m. comprising:

• • Salary range of $38.70 to $58.67 p.h. (HP3)
  • annual leave with 17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• 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
• 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 is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.

The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville 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 3***.

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Wednesday 20 March 2024.