Clinical Neuropsychologist
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 105553 - 128653 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ536977
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.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The clinical neuropsychologist will liaise and provide verbal and written feedback to patients, patient families and schools, where appropriate, as per best clinical practice. There will be additional research responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting with intervention research studies, developing research protocols, assisting with the analysis and publication of research.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist will be required to deliver clinical care in line with research protocols while also adhering to safe clinical practice.
- Minimum 2-year full time equivalent accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Current general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology or eligible to progress to same.
- Demonstrated experience to work independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish research and service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical neuropsychology assessment to children and adolescents for the assessment of developmental, cognitive and learning difficulties. This includes ability in the areas of the administration, interpretation and report writing for a wide range of psychometric tests for children and adolescents.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and providing clinical neuropsychological assessments in an efficient and timely manner.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting research and knowledge of research methods.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience including the ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with patients and staff.
- Demonstrated research statistical experience (e.g. SPSS) and research track record for peer reviewed publications.
Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Leigh Waddell on leigh.waddell@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: 31/12/2024
