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.
At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.
We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
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
Epworth HealthCare is looking for a Grade 2 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our rehabilitation team on a casual basis. The psychology team at Epworth has a long history of providing high quality care to adults across our rehabilitation services. With over 25 psychologists, you will be joining a vibrant and dynamic team, committed to clinical excellence and continual professional growth.
This casual position, provides cover for staff across our three rehabilitation sites (Richmond, Hawthorn and Camberwell). The successful candidate will provide clinical neuropsychology services to inpatients and outpatients, with a focus on traumatic brain injury, stroke and other neurological conditions, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for your patients.
This role will suit someone who is open to learning, is adaptable, and able to build working relationships quickly and provides the opportunity to build your knowledge and skills through working across a range of sites, teams, and client groups.
Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed
You will make an impact by:
* Delivering effective and evidence-based neuropsychology assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
* Working collaboratively with other team members to support client goals and functional outcomes in a multidisciplinary context
* Maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
* Communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Endorsement or be on a path towards endorsement in (or on a pathway to endorsement) in Clinical Neuropsychology
* Established neuropsychological assessment, feedback and formulation skills, preferably in adults with traumatic and acquired brain injuries
* An interest, and preferably experience, in delivering interventions for people with brain injury and neurological conditions. Relevant training and support will be provided
* Capacity to work at different sites and with different clinical teams
* Experience in a hospital setting is desirable
* A collaborative and compassionate approach to team work and patient care
* Capacity to meet patient-related key performance indicators (KPIs), contributing to quality care and service outcomes
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Position Description Inherent Requirements
Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.
About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.
Qualifications
* A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
* General Psychologist registration with AHPRA with endorsement (or on a pathway to endorsement) in Clinical Neuropsychology
Additional Information
Why Join Epworth?
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 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
* Discounted private health insurance
* Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
* The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
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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.