About the role

Deliver high level clinical neuropsychology inpatient and outpatient services within a multidisciplinary treatment setting. Complex clinical duties are completed with a high degree of independence, and in accordance with organisational goals, the professional practice standards of the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics. The position may be required to provide operational and/or professional supervision to less experienced psychologists as delegated by the Neuropsychology Team Leader, and Psychology Department Director. The position will function as part of a multidisciplinary team and may be subject to rotation across medical specialty areas.

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:

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based clinical neuropsychology services including complex neuropsychological and psychogeriatric assessments, diagnostic and treatment formulations, consultation for and assessments of decision-making capacity, preparation of psychological reports, as well as the design and implementation of evidence-based interventions.
• Communicate with health consumers, their caregivers, and other health workers in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced psychologists and post graduate students on placement within the Department to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within clinical health psychology and neuropsychology services within TPCH.

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 recognise 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. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED