Company Description
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
We are very excited to offer a highly sought-after casual Neuropsychologist position at Epworth Geelong to join our wonderful multidisciplinary team.
As a Clinical Neuropsychologist, you will be working across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, and working with our management team to review and develop the psychology service.
With a varied caseload, as well as access to supervision, professional development opportunities & links to our wider psychology team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!
You will make an impact by:
- Using your exceptional clinical skills to determine and deliver appropriate neuropsychological assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
- Demonstrating well-consolidated skills and implementing evidence-based practice
- Working collaboratively with other team members to support client rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Advanced neuropsychological assessment and intervention skills
- Proven leadership and collaborative qualities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A strong, supportive, collaborative and engaging style
- Commitment to your professional development
- Passion about patient centred care grounded in high quality clinical outcomes
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
Qualifications
- A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
- General psychologist registration with AHPRA with endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Registration as a Board approved supervisor with AHPRA
Additional Information
At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay!
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire/ Apply for this position
Sound interesting?To apply, please follow the link - https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth/744000057471655-grade-2-clinical-neuropsychologist
Then click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] phone (03) 9426 0606.
Please note, early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.