CRVCID715077
We currently
have a fixed term part time appointment for three years with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
0.4 FTE in
total: 0.2 FTE through FSFHG and 0.2 FTE through Curtin School of
Population Health, Curtin University (at level
ALB5).
This is where
jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice
finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community
taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South
Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to
start!
SMHS delivers
quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a
catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across
the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is
Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about
SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Senior Clinical
Psychologist Coordinator (Research)
Are you
passionate about leading innovative research in Clinical Psychology
and Neuropsychology? Join our dynamic team and make a significant
impact on patient care and outcomes!
Key
Responsibilities
- Leadership &
Excellence: Drive and foster excellence in Clinical
Psychology and Neuropsychology, research, collaborating with
the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group and Curtin School
of Population Health.
- Education &
Mentorship: Provide essential research education,
supervise, and mentor staff involved in or aspiring to engage
in research.
- Promote
Evidence-Based Practice: Champion research and
evidence-based practices to ensure top-quality health outcomes
for patients and their families.
- Strategic
Management: Lead the strategic management of
translating research knowledge into practical
applications.
If you're
ready to inspire and lead in a cutting-edge research environment,
apply now and be a part of our mission to advance
healthcare!
Position
Description: Provides leadership and fosters excellence in
Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology research and articulates with
research in the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
(FSFHG) Department of Clinical Psychology & Clinical
Neuropsychology and the Curtin School of Population Health, Curtin
University. Provides relevant research education, supervises and
mentors staff engaged in, or seeking to engage in research.
Promotes clinical-research opportunities to improve health outcomes
for patients and their families and evidence informed standards of
practice. Strategically manages the translation of Clinical
Psychology and Neuropsychology research knowledge into relevant and
contemporary practice. Practices as a Senior Clinical Psychologist
and ensures practice is in accordance with laws and ethical
standards of the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), WA Health
Code of Conduct and SMHS Values, policies, and guidelines and holds
professional accountability to the Head of Department, Clinical
Psychology and Neuropsychology.
Our Values
guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and
employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI
communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever
your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and
family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider
bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want
to know more? We encourage you to contact Vin Cavalheri,
Allied Health Research
Director directly on 08 6151 1223.
If
you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions
below:
Your
application should include:
- A copy
of your current CV
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages
- The
names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can
attest to your suitability for this role.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying
online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees
enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location-based allowances
- For
further information click
here.
Eligibility
Are
you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants
must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live
and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
WA Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
This vacancy is
subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout
the health service. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
