Temporary opportunity to increase research capacity and capability by providing leadership, mentoring and assistance to staff within the department, while also supporting clinicians to generate, review and implement contemporary evidence-based clinical knowledge into everyday practice.

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About the role

Temporary opportunity to increase research capacity and capability by providing leadership, mentoring and assistance to staff within the department, while also supporting clinicians to generate, review and implement contemporary evidence-based clinical knowledge into everyday practice.

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:

• Apply specialised clinical research methodology knowledge to develop and coordinate a Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Physiotherapy research program based on agreed research priorities with key stakeholders, and that achieves national recognition, develops an international profile and contributes to healthcare outcomes and standards of clinical practice.
• Enhance research capacity and capabilities within the RBWH Physiotherapy Department by providing advice, consultation and support, research practice supervision, training and mentoring to less experienced clinicians and physiotherapy students undertaking research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities.
• Apply high level evidence and judgement in advising senior clinical and operational staff of the department regarding service delivery, equipment, technology and the prioritisation and development of Allied Health Professions' research and clinical services.

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

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

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)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  RBH687298 - Role Description (PDF)