Psychologist - Diabetes Services (519186)

Job Description:

The Role:

The Psychologist - Diabetes Services will:

• Deliver quality psychological assessment and therapeutic services at the Diabetes Centre and to clients of the North West.
• Undertake a leadership role and maintain specialised knowledge to contribute to clinical best practice for psychology services provided within the Diabetes Centre in accordance with organisational policies, best practice standards and the professional code of conduct of the Australia Psychology Society.
• Participate as a member of the Diabetes Centre multidisciplinary team in the provision and evaluation of services across the continuum of care in the North West.
• Coordinate psychology services provided by the Diabetes Centre, plan and develop innovative best practice strategies for the psychological care of patient with diabetes and morbid obesity in the region.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The North West Diabetes Centre delivers multidisciplinary care and manages both type 1 and complex type 2 diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children through both inpatient and outpatient services across the north west region of Tasmania. Further, the Diabetes Centre provides education and in-service to health professionals and teachers concerning diabetes management.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $103,608 - $119,430 per annum (pro rata) + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $111,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professional Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
2. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds area of practice endorsement in relevant area
2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 519186 Psychologist - Diabetes Services HP03 (June 2023) CS.pdf
• 519186 Psychologist - Diabetes Services HP03 (June 2023) CS.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Tamara Kraal

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Diabetes Centre
Phone: 0490939184
E-mail: tamara.kraal@ths.tas.gov.au

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