Clinical Psychologist - Gastroenterology - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 Hours Per Week Up Until 04/07/2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $39.01 - $57.10 Per Hour
Requisition ID: REQ578454
Application Close Date: 09/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 11/06/2025 – 18/06/2025
Contact Details: Linda Lazar - Linda.Lazar@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you a highly motivated and inquisitive Clinical Psychologist passionate about clinical innovation, research excellence, and enhancing patient outcomes? If so, this rare and exciting opportunity is for you!
Join the highly skilled Gastroenterology team at Liverpool Hospital and contribute to the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Industry-funded research project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to investigate the impact of integrated psychological interventions within the existing clinic, marking a first for both the Gastroenterology and Psychology Departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for patients with IBD.
- Evaluate and report patient outcomes, contributing to research excellence.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, working closely with gastroenterologists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Provide psychological support to patients managing chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
- Contribute to clinical innovation, shaping the future of integrated care in gastroenterology.
What We’re Looking For
- A dynamic and collaborative psychologist who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Someone who can demonstrate clinical innovation, leadership, and independence.
- A professional eager to expand their expertise in gastroenterology and chronic disease management.
- Newly graduated Clinical Psychologists looking to build experience or highly skilled clinicians seeking to diversify their practice.
What You'll be Doing
To deliver specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.
The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development
and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
- Demonstrated competence in a wide range of psychological assessments and evidence based psychological treatments delivered on an individual and/or group basis
- Demonstrated experience working independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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