Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 3 (Stroke Department)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

 

• Permanent Position
• Part-time (8 hours per week)
• Psychologist Grade 2 or 3        
• Alfred location

 

The Department

The Alfred Brain Program was established in July 2018 as part of an Alfred Health organisational restructure to strategically build on recent clinical academic recruitments by Alfred Health in neurosciences, in partnership with Monash University.  This serves the growing needs of Victorians and nationally for high-quality service delivery, translational research and training for Brain diseases. The Alfred Brain program builds on the historical strengths of medical and surgical neurosciences at The Alfred, recognising the integral partnership and important collaboration between Neurology & Neurosurgery. The Alfred Psychology Department includes Clinical Psychology & Clinical Neuropsychology.  The Alfred Neuropsychology service provides inpatient and outpatient assessment and treatment services to all Alfred programs.

 

Position Summary

The Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital seeks a Senior or Clinical Neuropsychologist (Grade 2 or 3), to provide clinical neuropsychology services and positive behaviour support to the Neurology Department, in particular The Stroke Unit.  Participation in an interdisciplinary approach to treatment and care planning is essential. The part-time clinical neuropsychologist also contributes to quality improvement processes and educational programs within the Neurosciences Department and contributes to research projects. Supervision is provided by one of the senior clinical neuropsychologists.

 

Skills and Qualifications Required 

• Sound knowledge of neuropsychological syndromes and neuropsychological assessment techniques for patients with stroke
• Demonstrated clinical competence and experience in the application of neuropsychology in an acute health setting
• Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009
• Master or doctoral degree in Neuropsychology
• Contribution to research in the field of stroke

 

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging and Novated Leasing
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability) 
• Frequent professional development opportunities
• Regular professional supervision
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Rubina Alpitsis on 0412828699

 

Applications close Wednesday, 29 March 2023

 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au