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 [email protected]
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.
