Permanent Full-Time and Permanent Part-Time appointment.

There is currently 1.4 FTE available.

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our Department of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. This is a chance to work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Mitch Read, A/Head of Department and Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 08 6152 3477 for more information.

Position Profile: We are seeking compassionate, patient-centred Clinical Psychologists with proven expertise in delivering high-quality specialised psychological care to older adult inpatients and their familied. This role involves working with patients presenting with behavioural health challenges, complex psychological and mental health difficulties associated with ageing, medical comorbidities, and hospitalisation.

The successful applicant will provide clinical supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and Trainees and undertake professional practice as a Clinical Psychologist in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and SMHS policies and guidelines. Commits to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with the WA Health Code of Conduct, the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Vision of Excellent health care, every time, and Values of Care (Kaaradj), Integrity (Ngwidam), Respect (Kaaratj), Excellence (Beli-beli) and Teamwork (Yaka-dandjoo).

About our Department: We are a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists working across diverse clinical specialties within the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG). This position will be based at Fremantle Hospital.

Working alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals, we deliver comprehensive, evidence-informed psychological services to paediatric, young adult, adult, and older adult inpatients and outpatients, and their families/carers, experiencing complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs to optimize medical treatment, rehabilitation and improve psychological and mental health well-being.

As part of our commitment to excellent professional standards and continuous growth and development, we offer clinical supervision (Area of Practice Endorsement), operational supervision, mentoring, support to become a Board Approved Supervisor for eligible clinicians, with access to an internal education program. In addition, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development, projects and translational clinical research within the department as well as the broader Allied Health Directorate across FSFHG.

Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed facility focused on aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, and planned surgeries. Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

How to Apply

Your application should include:

1. A current CV which outlines your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
2. A statement of no more than 4 pages, responding to the selection criteria 2, 3, 4 & 5 listed in the attached job description.
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
4. Evidence of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology or Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar status with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement for this position.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.