AddressAn exciting opportunity exists to lead and work as part of the Enhancing Supportive Community Care team (ESCC). This is a collaborative community-based multidisciplinary team which provides care to people with late-stage degenerative and chronic conditions, and disability. The service model is designed for people in the last 2 years of life with a focus on wellness and prevention of hospitalisation.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4Remuneration: Dependent on QualificationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ491074
Salary per week
Allied Health Professional (Level 4): $2,252.73 - $2,307.33
Senior Psychologist: $2,207.32 - $2,391.84
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
This is a community-based position providing care to people in residing within NSLHD.The office is based at Macquarie Hospital North Ryde.
What you'll be doing
The role will be accountable for the development and provision of the teams of high-quality clinical services in response to demand and client needs. The Department Head will provide leadership, management, and accountability for staff, and will ensure clinical practice is consistent and in accordance with evidenced based practice. The Department Head will carry a clinical case load.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Senior Psychologist or Occupational Therapist with full AHPRA registration or Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW. Social Workers and Occupational Therapists will need minimum experience as a Level 2. Senior Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology, registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service on the Psychology salary scale.
- What experience do you have working with people with late-stage degenerative, chronic conditions, and disability in the community.
- What experience do you have in providing leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams
- Describe your experience in the development and monitoring of quality improvement programs.
Need more information?
Applications Close: 28 May 2024
Tentative Interview Date: Week Beginning the 3rd June 2024
