• Join our growing and collegial inpatient psychology team
• 2 permanent part-time roles (0.40 – 0-60EFT) available for a Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar
• Suitable for clinicians with a special interest in developing their knowledge and expertise in the area of physical health & rehabilitation
• Peninsula Health supports the development of psychology registrars with individual supervision, group supervision, registrar specific education and other professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary and leave entitlements, low cast parking, and tax benefits, such as salary packaging and novated leasing
Based at Frankston Hospital, but required to travel to other sites
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.
We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
We have two new and exciting psychology registrar positions, Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology, to join out inpatient psychology team. Both registrars will be supported to gain experience working with adult and older adult persons, as well as experience working across different areas of the health service, including inpatient rehabilitation, Geriatric and Evaluation Management (GEM) and acute medical and surgery. Both registrars will work with the support of seniors and play an important role in supporting multidisciplinary teams in understanding and working with people with mental health, cognitive and behavioural changes.
For the Clinical Psychology Registrar the focus will be on providing assessments and short-term interventions to assist consumers with maximising their independence, function and participation in therapy. Common psychological presentations include grief and adjustment due to changed functional abilities, anxiety and/or fear that impact on engagement in other therapies (e.g., fear of failing, pain, falling, eating) and trauma related to medical illness and/or their hospital stay.
For the Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar the focus will be on providing specialist neuropsychological assessment adjusted to referral reason and the person’s capability. Common neuropsychological syndromes in the hospital setting include dementia, stroke, intellectual disability and alcohol-related brain injury.
Please see Position Description 1
Please see Position Description 2
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Masters or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology
• Hold current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• Eligible to work toward an Area of Practise Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology
• Placement experience or special interest in an inpatient or rehabilitation setting is desired
• A valid Victorian driver’s licence
• Previous experience or special interest in health psychology and physical rehabilitation is desired
What We Can Offer You
• Regular clinical supervision from a suitably qualified Senior Psychologist
• Access to a Psychology Clinical Education team to support ongoing training and development goals
• Psychologists can access up to 5 days a year (pro rata) paid Professional Development Leave and an additional 2 days a year of Registration leave!
• Generous allowances for reimbursement of Professional Development Leave expenses
• Higher qualification allowance available subject to eligibility
• 5-weeks a year of annual leave (pro rata)
• All employees receive annual leave loading (17.5 % on top of ordinary hourly rate)
• Access to generous Salary Packaging of over $11,000, meaning you pay less tax and have more take home pay!
• Generous employer superannuation paid on top of your salary
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• Strong professional links to hundreds of Allied Health staff across Peninsula Health
• Employee Assistance Programs to support optimal mental health and physical health including free confidential counselling
• Access to Novating Leasing on top of Salary Packing Benefits, meaning you get to drive a new car while saving on tax!
• Access to our extensive Workplace Wellbeing Program, which includes a broad range of discounts and special offers
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact tracy Henderson on 9784 2744.
This position ceases advertising on 26/06/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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