Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Diabetes

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards, Sydney NSW

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Part time, Full time

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Looking to join an exciting and innovative team where your skills as a Clinical Psychologist will be valued? The Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Department of Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology is looking for a permanent 0.4 FTE Clinical Psychologist to form part of the Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: 57.30 - 69.84 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.

Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.

Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

RNSH Department of Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology

What you'll be doing

You will join The RNSH Department of Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, which cares for approximately 320 children with diabetes mellitus. The close-knit team includes 2.2 FTE Staff Specialist Paediatric Endocrinologists, 3.0 FTE Diabetes Nurse Educators, 0.8 FTE Advanced Practicing Paediatric Dietitian and Paediatric Endocrine Fellow Advanced Trainees in Paediatric Endocrinology. The Department staff provide high quality care and are active in clinical research.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Full registration with the Psychology Board Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Clinical Psychology Endorsement with AHPRA. Master's or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Knowledge and experience with evidenced-based therapies including groups for children, adolescent, adults, and families in a health context.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated interest and skills in quality activities and clinical research, and, ideally, experience in providing supervision to higher degree clinical psychology students on placement.

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For role related queries or questions contact Shihab Hameed on Shihab.Hameed@health.nsw.gov.au