• Part time or full time opportunity with salary packaging
• Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team
• An opportunity to be of a part an expanding psychology service
• Located in Waurn Ponds, Geelong

The Role

As a result of growing clinical demand at Epworth Geelong, a new Psychology post has been created to meet the demand. An exciting and unique opportunity exists for part time or a full time Psychologist – P2 (clinical or health) to be an integral member of the Allied Health Department, delivering care in the acute and rehabilitation areas of this new hospital. 

The role requires you to support the psychology and extended multidisciplinary allied health team in providing clinical care in group and individual sessions. We have just started groups in Oncology, Arthritis and Parkinson’s disease to add to our other already established groups, Fall & Balance, Pain Management and Cardiac Rehabilitation. This post also includes work with patients post orthopaedic or neurological injury or illness, MVA and work related injuries, making this a varied case mix to challenge and develop clinical skills.

 Key areas of focus for this role include:

• Providing an exceptional patient–centred service
• Delivering group and individually tailored clinical care
• Developing the psychology and patient services both internally and externally
• Working with peers to build the existing service
• Being an active member of a true multi-disciplinary team centred on excellent clinical outcomes for patients

Skills & Experience

To be successful in the role you will:

• Possess current psychology registration with AHPRA (essential)
• Have worked within a hospital or community setting, providing group and individual intervention
• Be flexible and passionate to meet the clinical needs where required in both acute and rehabilitation areas
• Be proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demands 

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day.

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field.

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment. 

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, will be the cornerstone of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This hospital will provide exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. Epworth Geelong has strong links to our acute and rehabilitation peers in metropolitan Melbourne, providing opportunities for support and collaboration. 

Enquiring about and Applying for this Position

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and a valid Working with Children Check provided by the applicant.

Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.