About the Team
This position will work alongside another 0.8FTE senior psychologist within the oncology service. The oncology service includes medical specialists (Consultant, Fellow, Registrar and Resident), nursing (Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Clinical Nurses) and Allied Health Professionals (Psychology, Procedural Care Occupational Therapy). All other Allied Health services are provided by the relevant departments within the hospital. Within the broader Oncology Services Group, there are also dedicated psychosocial positions within Haematology/Haemophilia, Youth Cancer and Paediatric Palliative Care services.
About the Role
The position of Senior Psychologist (Oncology Services) will:
Deliver high level evidence based clinical psychology services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to optimise psychosocial outcomes for the patients of the Oncology Services.
Provide professional leadership and management in the co-ordination and delivery of psychology services under the direction of the Allied Health Clinical Leader (Oncology Services) and actively participate in research, teaching and training and service development/improvement.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive renumeration
Annual pay increases
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee wellness and assistance program
Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
