About the role
Provide high level physiotherapy clinical services for neonates and children with respiratory, neurological, developmental and orthopaedic conditions.Provide supervision, consultancy and education in neonatal and paediatric physiotherapy management for other physiotherapists.This role is responsible for providing clinical education to undergraduate students.About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Exercise high level independent decision making and problem solving informed by evidenced based practice and contribute to an integrated multidisciplinary team approach.Provide high level clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding service delivery, and monitor and report on clinical service issues and outcomes.Utilize high level communication and negotiation skills with patients and their families, other health professionals, referrers, and students.Lead the development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that enhance patient care and the delivery of physiotherapy services.Monitor the efficiency of the service thereby maximising OPD appointment utilisation rates and efficiency measures.Actively participate in professional development, supervision and mentoring of clinicians and students to ensure the acquisition of clinical competencies and maintenance of professional clinical standards within the physiotherapy department.Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging.Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave.5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers.Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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