An exciting opportunity exists for a psychologist to join our team in Psychology Services, Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Tasmania offers a unique culture and lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and belonging. Say goodbye to lengthy commutes, and enjoy breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals, all within a stone’s throw of your workplace. Our relatively small size enables you to develop a strong understanding of your patients and to see the difference you make in their lives but is still large enough to offer opportunities for career progression, diversity in work, and development of areas of specialisation. The slower paced lifestyle allows you to practice mindfully and to find meaning in your work.
As the largest hospital and major triage centre for the state, the RHH sees a wide range of clinical populations, which brings diversity to the role and enables you to rapidly broaden your clinical knowledge and experience. This is a rare opportunity that would be of particular benefit to early career clinicians. Our relative geographical isolation has led to a culture of innovation, resourcefulness, and collaboration, and you have the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our healthcare system.
The Team:
As the Neuropsychologist, you sit within the broader RHH Psychology Services team, which consists of clinical psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists, and health psychologists, working across inpatient and outpatient settings. We are a dynamic team of high achieving clinicians, who are passionate and committed to our work and community. You will also form part of a dedicated team of RHH Allied Health Professionals, within a workplace that supports contemporary, client-centred, evidence-based practice, professional support, and opportunities for growth.
Within the Psychology Services team we offer:
- Professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision including to new graduates and psychology registrars.
- Support, mentoring and development from a psychology and allied health leadership team.
- Opportunities for rotations to gain experience in different clinical areas.
The Role:
As the Clinical Neuropsychologist/Registrar, you will be providing evidence-based assessments to patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Working with our outpatient and/or inpatient settings, you will work with individuals with of acquired brain injuries, neurological and neurodegenerative conditions. The role involves assessment for diagnosis and/or monitoring of neuropsychological conditions, brief interventions and providing recommendations for interventions and supports.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced neuropsychologist or an enthusiastic registrar or new graduate looking to develop skills. Support and mentoring are available to help the successful applicant to transition into the role and clinical supervision will be provided to new graduates and psychology registrars.
Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further and how the position fit with your career goals, priorities and work life balance. We are a flexible workplace.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 22.8 hours per fortnight. Commencing as soon as possible
Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 6 months.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary:
$110,425 - $121,907 pro rata per annum + 12% superannuation contribution.
You will also be able to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Holds area of practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology OR Completed an approved postgraduate qualification accredited as fifth and sixth year of study in the approved area of practice of Neuropsychology, with Board-approved supervised practice in the registrar program, as outlined within the ‘Guideline on area of practice endorsements’ of the Psychology Board of Australia.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Registration as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Post Graduate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information contact
Name: Caroline Davis
Position: Clinical Psychologist and Manager, Psychology Services
Phone: 0417 828 987
Email: caroline.davis @ths.tas.gov.au
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