Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2 or 3

Maternity Leave to December 2024

Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service
- Eastern Health. Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully

Temporary Part Time (3 days a fortnight)

$90,812.80 - $119,095.60 P.A. (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

An excellent 9-month locum opportunity exists for an experienced outpatient Clinical Neuropsychologist (Grade 2/3) within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service - Eastern Health. The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service supports patients aged 0-18 years who require specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation. The position is based at the leafy foot of the Dandenongs - Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully, within the Community Rehabilitation Centre.

This is a diverse role which comprises assessment, consultancy and intervention work. The neuropsychologist primarily provides assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 4-18 suffering from a brain illness or injury.

The neuropsychologist also supports the team with consultancy support, high level decision making and where needed liaises with external stakeholders within the community such as schools.

Experience working with a paediatric population (children/adolescents) and their families, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team is essential. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in a paediatric rehabilitation setting. This position is not suitable for early career neuropsychologists due to the autonomy of the position.

If you would like to discuss the role further please call Vanessa Lyndon VPRS Team Leader on 9764 6444 Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Access to clinical supervision

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Selection Criteria
**Essential**: Working With Children Check
**Essential**: Drivers Licenece

Contact Person
VANESSA LYNDON

Contact Number
(03) 9764 6444

Alternate Contact Person
Jo McKinstry

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
29/04/2024