Allied Health Clinical Educator Grade 3

The Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Pediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatric and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further Information on RCH is available here. ​​​​​About the Role: These Part Time, Fixed Term positions within the Allied Health Clinical Education department will ensure the delivery of high quality interprofessional education and learning for Allied Health staff and students. You will work as an active part of the Allied Health Clinical Education Team to coordinate, develop and deliver education activities and maximise opportunities for Allied Health at RCH, and across the broader Melbourne Children's Campus. What You'll Achieve: Leadership and oversight of clinical education at RCH (including staff, interns and students), in collaboration with the Allied Health Clinical Education Lead, Allied Health Director and Allied Health HODs/Managers. Advocacy for Allied Health Clinical Education via actively contributing to a range of multi-disciplinary committees, working groups, communities of practice, programs, projects and initiatives across the Campus. Liaison with key external stakeholders to ensure RCH is abreast of industry trends with respect to clinical education, training, funding, student placements and workforce development. A culture of continuous improvement by evaluating the quality and outcomes of education programs, including their relationship to patient safety and patient care. Classification for this position will sit at the Grade 3 Level for an Allied Health Clinician, with base salary dependant on the Allied Health discipline and associated Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. Your Skills and Experience: An accredited qualification in an Allied Health Therapy or Science profession. Eligibility for professional registration with AHPRA (where required) or appropriate professional body (where applicable). Experience in providing clinical services as an Allied Health professional. Experience in developing, delivering and evaluating education programs for clinical staff, interns and/or students If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description. About the Department: Allied Health Clinical Education at the RCH comprises a supportive and dynamic team of 2.0EFT who support the education and development needs of RCH Allied Health disciplines including Anaesthetic Technology, Art Therapy, Audiology, Cardiac Technology, Child Life Therapy, Clinical Technology, Clinical Photography, Dietetics, Laboratory Sciences, Medical Imaging, Music Therapy, Neurophysiology Science, Nuclear Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Perfusion, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Psychology, Respiratory Science, Sleep Science, Social Work, Sonography and Speech Pathology. What we Offer: Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay! Professional development and special events Culture of continuous improvement Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Elisha Matthews or Daniella Tassoni, Allied Health Clinical Education Leads Ph: 03 9345 6772 Email: elisha.matthews@rch.org.au Why work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" buttonApplications close 15 March 2024