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Job details

About the role

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality Physiotherapy service within a multidisciplinary environment, at The Park – Centre for Mental Health, to optimise health outcomes in accordance with the organisational goals.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

• Work autonomously to deliver a high quality, accountable and effective Physiotherapy service within a multidisciplinary team framework in a Forensic Mental Health setting.
• Provide evidence- based Physiotherapy clinical services (including assessment, planning, intervention, and care co-ordination), to facilitate positive patient outcomes.
• Initiate and implement the development and/ or review of physiotherapy clinical practices, procedures and protocols in the work area using the principles of evidence-based practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience across the spectrum of physiotherapy practice that can be independently applied to the mental health setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to work flexibly to respond to changing work priorities and an ability to provide advanced level advice within specific expertise in the context of a tertiary Forensic Mental Health Service.
• Ability to use expertise and evidence-based practice to facilitate, clinical decisions in response to problems of significant scope within a complex caseload.
• Recognised expertise, knowledge and skills obtained through significant professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualification(s).
• High level knowledge, skills, professional judgement, and ability to apply contemporary evidence-based physiotherapy clinical practice.
• Ability to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate service improvement initiatives and to provide clinical supervision, operational coordination, and education to students on rotation.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• WM631555_04 Physiotherapist Senior_RD (PDF, 198KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants