Psychologist, Paediatrics (CDU) - Contract

Overview and purpose of the position

The Psychologist is required to provide psychometric assessments and intervention programmes for patients within the Child Development Unit of the Department of Paediatrics. He/ She will be involved in data collection and analysis to support research and inform psychoeducational programmes. The Psychologist works under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To conduct appropriate psychometric assessments and result interpretation for referred patients.
• To accurately document assessment findings and make appropriate recommendations.
• To develop, implement and evaluate appropriate intervention / group programmes for referred patients.

• To develop materials for teaching and training.
• To provide in-service training for department staff as needed.
• To provide specialised teaching and supervision to psychology interns on clinical attachment.
• To contribute to team level operational tasks.
• To participate in research projects as a member of the research team, as appropriate.
• To provide expertise for queries from magazines, newspapers or other forms of media from our Corporate Communications department.