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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Randwick

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 19, 2024

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 105553 - 128653 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ532224

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Additional information:

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick Psychology Department and Rehab2 Kids team are seeking to recruit a permanent part-time Clinical Neuropsychologist, 24 hours per week. The Clinical Neuropsychologist in this position works closely with multi-disciplinary Rehab2Kids team members as well as psychology colleagues to promote optimal outcomes for patients. The Psychology Department has an established culture of collegiality, respect, reflective practice, professional supervision and support.

The successful candidate will commence in the role February 2025.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Neuropsychologist working within the Rehab2Kids team at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick is responsible for the provision of neuropsychological services to children and young people with a history of acquired brain injury. Neuropsychological services include formal cognitive assessment, provision of psycho-education to the children, families and schools, feedback to clinical team members and preparation of a report that summarises key information obtained from the assessment process. The Clinical Neuropsychologist works closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Rehab2Kids team. The Clinical Neuropsychologist will participate in peer supervision. The Clinical Neuropsychologist is also a member of the Psychology department and will participate in psychology tasks and meetings.

Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology or eligible to progress to same.

Minimum 2 year full time equivalent accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology

Experience in the neuropsychological assessment and management of children with a history of acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and developmental disorder.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment

Excellent oral and written communication and organisational skills.

Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/Ph D are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the Ph D pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.
Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.
Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anna Mandalis on anna.mandalis@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 30/11/2024

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