Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer , Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV537432
Closing date 23-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent part-time, 30.4 hrs p.f.
Contact person Carly Hislop
Contact details 07 4433 9074
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity
The AHCIO position will provide Allied Health leadership by promoting safe, competent, and flexible child development practice aligned to professional standard.
The position will provide clinical and problem-solving skills in the full scope of Allied Health practice in relation to delivering an integrated referral, triage and first clinical management service for children and their families/carers. It will also provide high-level knowledge, skill and excellence to ensure referrals are triaged and managed according to clinical and family need, aiming to provide families with the right service, at the right time and in the right place, and effective care co-ordination.
Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated high level clinical skills with experience and knowledge of children with developmental concerns/disorders and the families across the developmental continuum 0 – 18 years.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within an integrated multidisciplinary team model inclusive of medical and Allied Health personnel, across hospital and community-based settings and contribute to effective partnership development across the government and non-government sector.
• As the first point of contact for the service, ability to provide clinical expertise and apply independent professional judgement in managing crisis situations and co-ordination of service provision to effectively link children and their families/carers to the appropriate services.
• Experience in the provision of high-quality care to children and families in the context of CDS/Community Paediatrics including the coordination of booking care in complex situations.
• Demonstrated application of high standard communication, interpersonal and consultative skills required to work effectively with children, parents/carers, team members, referring agencies and the community (inclusive written and oral).

Employment Term
Permanent part-time / 30.4 hours p.f.
Generous remuneration package value up to $61,110 p.a. comprising and a salary range of $62.75 to $67.53 p.h. (HP4)
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Role Requirements

• The Allied Health Clinical Intake Officer position can be appointment by the following Allied Health disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
• Possession of a C Class driver licence.
• Blue Card Checks: For non-AHPRA registered professions (i.e. Speech Pathology and Social Work), potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Why make the change?
The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Interested..? Contact: Carly Hislop on 07 4433 9074. Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV537432 Applications close: Tuesday 23/01/2024.
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