Employment Type: Casual, up to 38 hours per week Location: Liverpool Hospital Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour Requisition ID: REQ470247 Application Close Date: 10/03/2024 Interview Date Range : 13/03/2024 – 20/03/2024 Contact Details: Linda Lazar - Linda.Lazarhealth.nsw.gov.au About the Opportunity An opportunity exists for a highly motivated Neuropsychologist to join our professional and supportive team in a casual role. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, formulate diagnoses, perform capacity assessments, prepare clinical reports and provide neuropsychological services to inpatients and outpatients at Liverpool Hospital. As a casual, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of medical settings including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Aged Care, and Brain Injury. This position is open to experienced and new graduates. The successful applicant will be supported into the role by our senior clinicians, with ample opportunities for supervision and support. If you are looking for some additional work, or would simply like to get your foot in the door at one of Sydney’s most reputable and fastest growing health and academic precincts then this opportunity could be for you. About Us Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care. Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney. Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges. Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia & Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Neuropsychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of psychological issues that can arise with inpatients and/or outpatients (including community consumers as per service), presenting for neuropsychological assessment and where necessary, appropriate onward referral for management. Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high level of autonomy, self-motivation, and organisational and time management skills. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy. Supervision experience of interns completing post qualification studies in Clinical Neuropsychology if appropriate to level of experience. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Stepping Up – Close the Gap Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Workplace Giving Program South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 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