About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

• Seeking a motivated, innovative and suitably qualified Clinical Neuropsychologist to provide clinical services to Acute and Subacute wards as part of the Adult Neuropsychology Service across all campuses of Western Health. 
• Permanent, Part Time 30.4 hours fortnight
• Contribute to the delivery of best care to adults and older adults within Western Health’s catchment
• Support Allied Health service delivery for adults / older adults with complex cognitive, behavioural and emotional presentations, by providing expert consultation and education to Allied Health Professionals within Western Health.

An excellent opportunity for a driven and dynamic Clinical Neuropsychologist.   As a member of the Adult Neuropsychology Service, the successful applicant will be expected to provide expert professional knowledge and skills to ensure that patient outcomes are optimised, maintain an educational and postgraduate trainee mentorship portfolio, as well as participate in quality assurance initiatives under the guidance and direction of the senior leadership team. 

Duties

• Demonstrate expertise and skills in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of the cognitive, behavioural and emotional status of referred patients
• Formulating diagnoses based on assessment results;
• Advising on the most appropriate interventions or strategies for managing neuropsychological problems identified on assessment;
• Providing formal reports to the referrer and relevant external parties;
• Implementation, revision, and monitoring of behavioural management strategies for patients referred to the Adult Neuropsychology Service
• Liaising with other staff, carers, educational providers, community agencies and relevant parties.
• Promote an evidence-based practice approach within the Psychology Department, to ensure the Best Care of adults / older adults within Western Health
• Provide expert consultation of the care and management of adults / older adults within Western Health
• Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies

Essential Criteria

• Hold current general registration as a Psychologist  with AHPRA;
• Be eligible (or demonstrate significant progress toward obtaining eligibility) for an Approved Area of Practice (Endorsement) with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) in Clinical Neuropsychology;
• Hold current (or demonstrate significant progress toward obtaining) registration as a PsyBA Board Approved Supervisor for Higher Degree Students;
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology and eligibility for membership to the Australian Psychological Society, College of Clinical Neuropsychologists;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Clinical Neuropsychologist;
• High level of competence in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology;
• Knowledge of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT);
• Proven capacity and commitment to work as an effective member of an multi-disciplinary team as well as an independent clinician
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.