Make a meaningful impact as a Neuropsychologist in a busy hospital setting.
Permanent part-time Neuropsychologist (38 hours per fortnight) based at Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, delivering inpatient neuropsychology assessment and intervention within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with an initial 6-month appointment and the possibility of extension.
About This Role
Your new role:
Role
In this role, you will deliver high-quality inpatient neuropsychology services while working collaboratively within the Psychology Department and broader multidisciplinary team, by:
* Conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and cognitive interventions to support patients and their families/carers
* Contributing to discharge planning and patient education within an interprofessional care model
* Managing an allocated caseload using effective prioritisation, documentation and reporting practices
* Participating in clinical education, including supervision of students and allied health assistants as appropriate
* Contributing to quality improvement and research activities under the guidance of senior neuropsychologists
About You
You are a motivated and compassionate neuropsychologist who is developing your clinical expertise and enjoys working in a hospital-based, team-focused environment, with:
* Eligibility for general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and completion of an APAC-accredited four-year psychology qualification
* Current enrolment in, or completion of, Clinical Neuropsychology/Neuropsychology Registrar training
* Demonstrated ability to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred neuropsychological assessment and intervention
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
* A commitment to ongoing professional development, quality improvement and ethical practice
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What We Can Offer You
* Opportunities to work at full scope of practice in a busy inpatient hospital setting
* Exposure to diverse and complex clinical presentations within a multidisciplinary team
* Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
* You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About Us
Logan Hospital:
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are
better together
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.