Clinical Support Officer

The role:The Clinical Support Officer is a senior clinical leader within Ambulance Tasmania. Working in all areas of the service to support training and development opportunities, as well as maintenance of clinical standards, qualification and proficiency programs.

• Implement and/or coordinate training programs and objectives.
• Deliver an advanced level of pre-hospital clinical care in accordance with accepted procedures and protocols for Paramedics with Intensive Care qualifications.
• Advise and guide trainees.
• Monitor the standard of patient care through appropriate quality assurance processes.
• Maintain clinical excellence as an Intensive Care Paramedic.

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

• Working as part of a small, dedicated and highly skilled team of clinical leaders
• Ongoing opportunities for team-based training and self-development opportunities
• An exciting opportunity to work in Tasmania's beautiful Southern region

Details of AppointmentPermanent full time, shift-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: $144,837 to $148,340 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Paramedicine Board of AustraliaHolds current accreditation as an Intensive Care Paramedic with an additional qualification in training and assessment or equivalent as approved by the ServiceCurrent Driver's Licence *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Health Care ProfessionalsThe 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
• Serious Traffic offences
• 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 informationLauren HepherSenior Manager Education and Clinical Support
03 6166 1924
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