Clinical Psychologist - Allied Health (Maternity Leave Cover)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Clinical Psychologist - Allied Health (Maternity Leave Cover). Terms and conditions vacancy

Geelong
Full Time,Part Time,Fixed Term Full Time

• Opportunity to be part of a growing clinical service
• Join our high-performing and friendly team
• Located in Waurn Ponds, Geelong

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. This brand new hospital provides 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.

The Role

As a result of significant growth and maternity leave, we are seeking a P2 or P3 Clinical Psychologist to continue to provide clinical care in group and individual sessions within the acute and rehabilitation settings. This is currently a 12 month maternity position and may be full time or part time. Working in an allied health team model, we are seeking flexible, patient-centred and experienced staff eager to join our teaching hospital. With a focus on excellence in clinical treatment and a strong customer service ethos, you will be interested in delivering best practice and willing to embrace our model of care.

Clinically, you will be well versed in the provision of excellent care to inpatients and outpatients, across areas including pain management, neurology, orthopaedics, trauma, cardiac, spinal surgery and respiratory.

Key areas of focus for this role include:

• Delivering an exceptional patient experience
• Developing the psychology service across acute and rehabilitation specialties
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Role-model empathy to patients, families and medical consultants

Skills & Experience

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have a friendly disposition
• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Have flexible shift availability

Relevant post graduate qualifications are desirable. 

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day.

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field.

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment.

Enquire/Apply for this Position 

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

Applications must be submitted online – to apply for this position click Apply Now

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and a valid employee Working with Children Check to be provided by the applicant.

Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

 

 

Enquiries: Catherine Carracher
Ph: 0428 788 834
Applications Close: 22/07/2018

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