Allied Health Assistant - Trauma

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or 3 - Trauma

• Part time ongoing positions up to 75 hours/fortnight - includes rotational weekend shifts
• AHA Qualification required (Grade 3 applicants must have 3 years AHA experience)
• Support the Allied Health team to provide world class patient care in trauma services
• Gain invaluable experience in the hospital setting

The RMH Trauma Service is one of the busiest trauma centres in Australia as one of two adult major trauma services in Victoria. Allied Health provides a 7 day service to this patient group. The Allied Health department consists of 11 professions: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Nutrition, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Pastoral Care, Psychology, Interpreters and Music Therapy. The department also includes essential services such as the LGBTIQA+ team, Family Safety team and Disability Liaison services. The Allied Health department is committed to ensuring effective and efficient delivery of clinical services to all Clinical Units across the hospital.

Your new role:

• Provide quality care to patients in collaboration with and under the direction and supervision of the relevant Allied Health professional, or other health professional as requested.
• Under the direction and / or supervision of the health professional, assist patients in accessing services, completing personal care tasks or completing prescribed treatment.
• Under the direction and / or supervision of the health professional, provide support to patients and/or carers of patients in the trauma service.

About you:

• You are a qualified Allied Health Assistant (Grade 3 applicants must have a minimum of 3 years AHA experience).
• You have effective communication skills and a passion for patient centred care.
• You enjoy working in a team environment.
• You are adaptable and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Career support opportunities to develop your professional networks.
• Close proximity to excellent cafes and eateries and the University of Melbourne.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including onsite staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Be part of the highly valued and respected COVID response workforce.
• Salary Packaging options and monthly ADOs for Full Time staff.

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applicants are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and, where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health's Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.