Psychologist - Renal Service

Position Title Psychologist - Renal Service
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Psychologists (41) (Victorian Public Health Sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025) - PSYCHOLOGIST GR3 YR1
Hours (per fortnight) 32
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Renal Service Psychologist – Renal Service

• Renal Services at Box Hill Hospital
• Permanent, Part time
• Generous salary + super + salary packaging options

Are you passionate about supporting the Mental health and wellbeing of Renal Service patients?
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the Role
The clinical health psychology role for the Integrated Renal Service provides a unique opportunity to provide specialist evidence based clinical health psychology services to Renal patients including inpatients, patients requiring and/or attending Renal Dialysis, pre-dialysis patients and transplant patients at Eastern Health.
This role would suit a Grade 2 or 3 Clinical or Health Psychologist with interest in supporting patients with chronic disease and providing expertise in Psychological assessment, formulation and treatment in a public health setting.
Collegial support, structured individual and group supervision and ongoing professional development are highly valued by Eastern Health, to ensure you are well supported in your clinical role, providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the Psychology Service at Eastern Health. Additional benefits include generous salary packaging, a higher qualification allowance, 5 weeks’ annual leave, and an annual retention payment.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled Clinical or Health Psychologist who is passionate about public health to fill this busy role within the Integrated Renal Service providing specialist mental health support and brief psychological interventions to renal patients.
To be successful in this role you will require:
Grade 3:

• A Psychology Board of Australia approved Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience post qualification
• Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Endorsement as a Clinical or Health Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and to formulate and implement appropriate evidence based interventions that are consistent with best practice in clinical health psychology
• Have a good understanding of renal and chronic disease specific issues affecting this population from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Prior experience in a medical/inpatient setting
• Proven ability and commitment to work collaboratively with patients, significant care givers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies
• Effective interpersonal skills, particularly in communication, leadership and conflict management in order to facilitate team functioning
• Have a good understanding of renal and chronic disease specific issues affecting this population from a biopsychosocial perspective - desirable
• Prior experience in a medical setting with renal patients or working with patients with chronic illness.

Grade 2:

• A Psychology Board of Australia approved Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology

• Current full registration with the Psychology Board or Australia.
• Endorsement as a Clinical or Health Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility for endorsement in Approved Area of Practice of Clinical or Health Psychology
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and to formulate and implement appropriate evidence based interventions that are consistent with best practice in clinical health psychology.
• Knowledge, experience and ability in the provision of psychological services in a range of clinical settings, including experience in psychological interventions with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma and chronic disease as well as with more severe mental health presentations.
• Have a good understanding of specific issues affecting this population from a biopsychosocial perspective.
• Prior experience in a medical setting.
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively with patients, significant carers, members of multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Effective interpersonal skills, particularly in communication in order to facilitate team functioning.
• Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice.
• Engage in clinical supervision as required by Eastern Health and AHPRA standards

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Contact Person Peta DEMPSTER
Contact Number (03) 9094 9563
Alternate Contact Person Primrose Letcher
Alternate Contact Number
Closing Date 25/02/2024
Position Description PD Grade 2 Psychologist Renal.pdf
PD Grade 3 Psychologist Renal.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.