EOI - Clinical Facilitator / Tutor, School of Physiotherapy

EOI – Clinical Facilitator / Tutor, School of Physiotherapy

School of Health Sciences and Physiotherapy

Campus:  Fremantle

 
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Clinical Facilitator acts as a university representative to provide support and mentorship to students whilst out on clinical placements. The role involves periodic casual work supervising students in years 2, 3 and 4 of their studies across various facilities in Perth. The usual commitment is approximately 3 hours per week/per student for 3 out of the 5 weeks they are on placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise/support/mentor students whilst on placement
• Identify students at risk, liaise with the clinical education team and the site supervisor to ensure appropriate supports and strategies are put into place
• Providing both verbal and written feedback to the students about their performance
• Completion of relevant professional development/supervision training through the university
• Attendance at meetings as required by the Director of Clinical Education
• Other duties as identified by the Director of Clinical Education.
• Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.

 ABOUT YOU

• Qualified to at least a minimum of an undergraduate qualification and be an AHPRA registered Physiotherapist
• Significant relevant clinical experience
• Experience with the clinical supervision of students or relevant post-graduate studies
• Knowledge and understanding of current scholarship and/or professional practice in the relevant discipline
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture
• Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and ability to empathise with students.

 HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia and will need to comply with mandatory check requirements. Please specify your area of interest and subject matter expertise, as well as your availability, in your cover letter.

We are looking for Clinical Facilitators on an ongoing basis. Your details will be considered when the need arises.

Enquiries about the role: Please contact Janelle Gill, Director of Clinical Education: 9433 0695 or email ************@nd.edu.au

 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.