Clinical Lead (517884D)

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (517884) and only one position will be filled on merit.The role:

• Provide expert level allied health specialist clinical advice enabling the delivery of high-quality patient care for patients with complex care requirements.
• Develop and promote effective partnerships within the Agency and with external community service providers for liaison, education and support for complex and high-risk patients.
• Provide authoritative specialist clinical advice on the development of policies and the delivery of services across the continuum of care.
• Apply significant professional knowledge and independent judgement in relation to delivering novel, complex or critical allied health professional services in a discrete area of practice and/or broad generalist field.
• Provide leadership, specialist advice and support for complex and high-risk patients, coordinating clinical advice from internal departments and external community service providers and stakeholders with regards to risk identification.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The team:

• This position is part of Continuing Care Stream and is based at Clarence.
• Good professional development opportunities.
• Cohesive and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Details of AppointmentPermanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $120,114 - $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution, and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Satisfactory completion of post graduate qualifications and/or other accredited training in the area of allied health professional practice.

• Current Driver's Licence.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more information (Contact Officer)Anne EastherPosition: Allied Health Director - Mental Health Services South
Phone: (03) 6166 0825
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