(AH198-19) Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist / Kaimātai Hinengaro
Wellington, New Zealand
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Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: 12 month fixed term, full time
Salary: As per MECA
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist to work within the Neurology Service, based at Wellington Hospital. This is a locum position for 1 year to allow our current Psychologist extended leave.
The post would suit a confident clinician with significant experience of neuropsychology as you will be the sole psychologist in the service, supported by a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, nurses and other allied health staff.
Duties
The role involves complex neuropsychological assessment of neurology outpatients with a range of complex conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, tumours and early onset dementias.
Part of this role MAY include some therapy / psycho-education to support patients with new diagnoses, including individuals with functional neurological symptoms. Periodically, your skills will also be required by the neurosurgery team for patients undergoing awake craniotomies.
Skills & Experience
You will have a doctorate and/or postgraduate diploma in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology (or equivalent), as well as holding New Zealand registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
About our organisation
Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. CCDHB operates two hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kapiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.
The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) spans three DHBs - Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast DHB’s and includes local, regional, and national services. The local MHAIDS services are provided from multiple sites within the 3DHB sub-region – greater Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.
Here at CCDHB we embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
CCDHB is a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific Peoples.
CCDHB provides a range of specialist services including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care and community-based services including district nursing, rehabilitation services, social work, alcohol and drug services, and home support services to a population of around 900,000 people.
How to apply
Applications will not be accepted via email. All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online CCDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Applications close on 16 January 2020. Please ensure your uploaded CV and cover letter is in either Word or PDF format. For further information on this role, please email Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz and please indicate the vacancy number (AH198-19) and job title in the subject line.
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By joining together we will succeed
Interested? For a copy of the role description and to apply, follow this link: https://capitalhealth.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Clinical-Psychologist-Neuropsychologist-Kaimatai-Hinengaro/Wellington-Hospital/15962
