Provide high-level, independent vestibular physiotherapy services at TPCH, including clinical leadership, training, and advisory support to staff.

Job details

About the role

• Deliver compassionate, high level, independent physiotherapy clinical services to patients and services of The Prince Charles Hospital, supporting professional leadership and clinical training in vestibular physiotherapy as designated by the Director of Physiotherapy through the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead in Internal Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Health Service District and Queensland Health.
• Provide high level clinical advice and support to senior staff, to facilitate the integration of quality initiatives into clinical practice and work unit guidelines of the facility, contribute to District/state-wide programs and to the professional development of physiotherapy, medical and other health professionals regarding the assessment and management of vestibular patients.
• Participation in the 24/7 roster is not currently a requirement of the position. However, in the future or occasionally, afterhours work may be required of the incumbent with or without time off in lieu as determined by the Physiotherapy Department.

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:

• Provide high level non-routine physiotherapy clinical services utilising high level of compassion, knowledge, expertise and skill in all core areas of physiotherapy practice and more specifically in the provision of vestibular physiotherapy clinical practice within The Prince Charles Hospital in accordance with prescribed ethical, professional and work unit standards, with infrequent professional supervision.
• Actively contribute to the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, research and service improvement activities within the physiotherapy and clinical program work unit.
• Apply respectful communication working collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively with patients and their families/carers, supervisors, physiotherapy assistants, students, researchers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team to establish open, goal focused and effective communication partnerships.
• Manage an appropriate caseload using high level time management and prioritisation skills, including clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and the maintenance of accurate patient records and documentation.

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 us

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

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.

• PCH639060 - Role Description (PDF, 345KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit