CRVCID
730741
This is a
recruitment process for a Permanent Part Time appointment at 45.6
hours per fortnight
Position
Profile:
Fiona Stanley
Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) are seeking
a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join
our team. The successful applicant will provide a specialised
clinical psychology service requiring a high level of knowledge and
competence within the FSH Breast
Clinic and provide specialised consultation and
supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and Students within
the Department. Part of this role is providing expert consultation,
liaison, end education on complex psychological disorders to the
Breast multidisciplinary team(s). Practices as a Senior Clinical
Psychologist and ensures practice is in accordance with laws and
ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the
Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). Commits to undertake the
duties of the role in accordance with the WA Health Code of
Conduct, the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Vision of
Excellent health care, every time, and Values of Care (Kaaradj),
Integrity (Ngwidam), Respect (Kaaratj), Excellence (Beli-beli) and
Teamwork (Yaka-dandjoo).
The ideal candidate will
have effective communication and collaboration skills, experience
working within hospital multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic
care alongside medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
You will plan, implement, and evaluate psychological care, ensuring
all practices align with AHPRA standards, WA Health Code of
Conduct, and departmental values and guidelines.
Want to know more? We
encourage you to contact Hyranthi
Kavanagh, Head of Department & Consultant Clinical
Psychologist, on 08 6152 3477 or email
at hyranthi.kavanagh@health.wa.gov.au
About
our Department:
We are a dedicated and
dynamic team of Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists at
Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG), providing
inpatient and outpatient specialised psychological services
tailored to needs of the individual patient and their
family/carers. Working within a multidisciplinary team, we offer
comprehensive assessments, formulations and interventions for
children, adults, and older adults with complex medical, chronic
health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs. Our goal
is to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-informed, holistic
care, supporting engagement with treatment and rehabilitation. We
also provide education and consultation to hospital teams. We are
committed to prioritising ongoing professional development,
clinical supervision, and quality improvement and clinical research
to ensure continuous improvement in our services.
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 is the perfect place to start!
Area
Profile:
Fiona Stanley
Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of
health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a
comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit,
maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult
Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart
and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
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. Get to know South Metropolitan
Health Service (SMHS)
Why
Join Us:
Our vision is Excellent
health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our
Strategic Plan here.
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.
How
to Apply:
Your
application should include:
- A copy of your current
CV
- A statement addressing
Essential selection criteria 1, 3, 4 and 5 only in no more than
4 pages
- The names and contact
details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your
suitability for this role.
- Evidence of a Masteral
or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for
full registration and endorsement in Clinical
Psychology.
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).
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.
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.
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.
