Grade 2 Clinical Psychology Registrar

-Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical
Reference: 70342

**Grade 2 Clinical Psychology Registrar**

**Full time or Part time - Fixed term 12-month contract**
- ** Develop your psychology career with us, gaining a breath of experience across hospital medical streams**:

- ** Join the supportive and dynamic Allied Health Psychology team at RMH**:

- ** Access to individual and group supervision and both internal and external PD events and activities**:

- ** Make a difference in the lives of clients experiencing acute and chronic medical conditions**
- Allied Health Psychology is a growing, dynamic team comprised of approximately 17 EFT (neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and health psychologists). The service operates across both the City and Royal Park campuses providing the highest level of care to both inpatients and outpatients in the public hospital medical setting. There is a strong culture of clinical research and support for professional development within our team.

**Your new role**:

- Provide evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Provide support and consultation to multidisciplinary teams within the hospital setting.
- Work across acute and sub-acute medical settings and outpatient clinics at the RMH, treating diverse patient presentations. The Clinical Psychology team consult within the following areas of RMH:

- Community Therapy Service - outpatient rehabilitation,
- Hospital in the Home program,
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Inpatient aged care
- Inpatient general medical wards and specialist units
- Acute pain service
- Specialist outpatient clinics at city campus including: diabetic foot clinic, BMT long effects, integrated breast service, head & neck surgery prehab, pain program, osteoarthritis hip & knee service, and sleep disorders clinic.
- Specific allocation of time will depend upon service demand within units. Registars will be provided with opportunities to engage in a mix of inpatient and outpatient work across short-medium timeframes throughout the 12-month contracted period.
- Registars will receive high-quality supervision and professional development opportunities within a caring and dynamic team.

**About you**:

- You hold a Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
- You have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- You have commenced, or are eligible to commence, the registrar program in your specialty.
- You demonstrate a passion for public health and improving the well-being and quality of life of clients.
- You enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams.

**Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital**:

- Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a collaborative and supportive team.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including onsite staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
- Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
- Be part of a values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements including monthly paid day off for full time staff. Onsite car parking options, close to public transport and Melbourne CBD.
- Please state in your cover letter the amount of EFT you are interested being considered for (e.g. full time or part-time, and if part time the desired hours per fortnight).
- For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.