Psychologist Senior Pall Care, Psychologist Senior Cancer Care, Queensland Health

Our Health Service is expanding!

We have an opportunity for a Psychologist to join our team. In this role you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high level psychological assessment and intervention to patients receiving clinical care for cancer and Palliative Care at Ipswich Hospital.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity (45.6 hours per fortnight)

About the role

The Psychologist (Senior) position provides high level psychological assessment and intervention to patients receiving clinical care for cancer and Palliative Care, as part of the Cancer Care and Palliative Care Outreach Service multi-disciplinary team at Ipswich Hospital.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

Clinical Knowledge and Expertise

• High level clinical expertise and skill within a health setting, including neuropsychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills. Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.

Communication and Team Participation

• High level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting. Timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation of assessments and interventions, including chart entries, database entries, and psychology reports.

Service and Professional Development

• Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities. Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.

Work Values

• Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.