Temporary full time opportunity to manage, coordinate and deliver specialised Inpatient Physiotherapy clinical services at a facility level, and professional leadership on a district wide basis, across a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health in accordance with organisational goals.

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About the role

Temporary full time opportunity to manage, coordinate and deliver specialised Inpatient Physiotherapy clinical services at a facility level, and professional leadership on a district wide basis, across a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health in accordance with organisational goals.

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:

• Deliver Physiotherapy clinical and consultancy services with independent application of advanced clinical, expertise and high-level use of evidence-based practice to manage problems of significant scope within the complex and critical areas of Medical, Surgical, Intensive Care, Cancer Care and work with the Senior in Paediatrics to co-ordinate cardiorespiratory care for children.
• Provide daily high-level clinical advice at facility and district level to the patient and other relevant stakeholders including Medical Officers, Physiotherapists, members of the multidisciplinary team, and external agencies in matters relating to physiotherapy and multidisciplinary management in speciality areas outlined above.

• Provide professional leadership of a clinical team (including therapy assistants) in the development of clinical practice, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, including responsibility for a positive work culture, staff performance and implementation and monitoring of physiotherapy clinical practices / standards.

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.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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.

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  RD664075 - Role Description (PDF, 394KB)
  Role Description