Prevocational Education and Training Psychologist at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

117896.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological First Aid, Psychoeducation, Wellbeing Support, Self-Care Education, Psychosocial Safety, Psychological Immunisation, Distress Management, Vicarious Trauma Management, Team Debriefing, Individual Debriefing, Critical Incident Support, Supervision, Referral Management, Psychologist Level 2

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part time (33 hours per week), Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Psychologist Level 2 (PN 70151) Salary: $91,026 - $117,896 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Department of Prevocational Education and Training Closing Date: 12 March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: This position provides initial psychological first aid and psychoeducation to Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) experiencing distress, with referral to appropriate community-based or external supports for ongoing care. The aim of this position is to improve the wellbeing of the JMOs cohort employed by Canberra Health Services and working within Canberra Health Services. More specifically, the aim is to provide group and individual based support, education and training to the JMOs employed by Canberra Health Services in the areas of wellbeing, self-care, psychosocial safety, psychological immunisation, and management of personal distress and the effects of vicarious trauma. The Psychologist will also provide team and individual based debriefing/support to JMOs following critical/traumatic incidents under guidance and supervision with referral of individuals for ongoing care (from another health care provider) as required. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Louise Ramsay on (02) 5124 1264 or at Louise.Ramsay@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

This position focuses on providing initial psychological first aid and psychoeducation to Junior Medical Officers experiencing distress, aiming to improve their overall wellbeing. Specific duties include delivering group and individual support, education, and training in areas like self-care and managing personal distress, alongside debriefing following critical incidents.