Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to lead the implementation and review of the strategic plan for the education and skills development of allied health staff within Community and Oral Health (COH) and Metro North Health (MNH) more broadly.

Job details

About the role

Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to lead the implementation and review of the strategic plan for the education and skills development of allied health staff within Community and Oral Health (COH) and Metro North Health (MNH) more broadly. To develop, deliver, facilitate and coordinate quality education for allied health staff and students, and multi-disciplinary staff in COH both independently and in collaboration with Allied Health Professionals, Discipline Directors and other COH Educators.

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:

• Partnering with tertiary and vocational education providers to enhance the learning experiences of allied health students including scheduling, supporting and trouble shooting while maintaining relationships with relevant specialist clinical organisations
• Possess and maintain well developed clinical knowledge and skills within the relevant profession by having a program of continuous self-improvement and professional development, including identified educator development programs and specialist training and research
• Provide advanced allied health leadership and advice in the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that enhance and support service delivery across the care continuum

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. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• COH639535 Role Description (PDF, 432KB)
  Role Description
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit