Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2/3

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, Part-time (8 hours per week)
• Psychologist Grade 2 or Grade  3        
• Alfred location
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

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  Clinical Neuropsychologist 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
• Grade 3 -  five years work expereince as a Neuropsychologist, Endorsement in Neuropsychology  and Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Grade 2- endorsement in Neuropsychology or enrolled in a registrar program 

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

• If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Rubina Alpitsis on [email protected] or 0421 828 699

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 16th October 2024

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.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au