Location:   Metro North, The Prince Charles Hospital  

Salary Range:   Please see role description  

About the role 

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality and service improvement activities related to heart and lung transplantation, and develop and drive research programs, and as required by the clinical programs and psychology department. 

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 clinical health psychology and consultancy services for highly complex patients with life threatening cardiac and/or respiratory conditions that require heart and/or lung transplantation from across the state 

• Advocate for and provide high level clinical advice within specific expertise to clinical, professional and operational Directors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards and clinical service development.  

• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within the clinical service area and actively participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of neuropsychology and clinical psychology services. 

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. 

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed. 

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 

• 17.5% 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 Role Description. 

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

Enquiries:   Dr Tricia Rolls, (07) 3139 5935 

Job Ad Reference:   QLD/PCH672638 

Application Details:    https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH672638

Closing Date:   19-JAN-26