Location: Perth/Bentley
Unit/Division: Royal Perth Hospital - Physiotherapy Department
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time
These are Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time appointment/s.
We have 2 roles in the area of Elective Orthopaedics: 1 full time role working predominantly in inpatient elective orthopaedics and 1 part time (0.6FTE) role working predominantly in elective orthopaedic outpatients, including the hospitals Joint Replacement Outcome Clinic (JROC). EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: As part of a multidisciplinary team plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Physiotherapy services in the clinical specialty area of musculoskeletal (predominantly inpatient and outpatient elective orthopaedics) using advanced Physiotherapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location based allowances. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Carol Watson on 08 9224 2076.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Applicant to advise preferences, specify if you wish to be considered for both positions or one position only. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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