Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Paediatrics

Reference Number: 43677: Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Paediatrics
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The Role:Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Paediatrics, Northern HealthFixed Term Part time (30.4 hours per fortnight) until 18/12/2024An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Paediatric Physiotherapists to join the team at Northern Health.The Grade 2 Physiotherapists will provide leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to paediatric patients across Northern Hospital Epping and Craigieburn Centre. The role includes the organisation, implementation, development and supervision of physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice. Areas of clinical work include paediatric outpatients at Northern Health and may include cover in inpatient paediatric areas including the Children's Ward and Neonatal unit. The clinical caseload is a combination of orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurodevelopmental and includes hydrotherapy. Education and supervision of physiotherapy students and junior staff is also a requirement of this role.To be successful in this role you will have:

• A background which includes significant experience resulting in high level of clinical skill in paediatric physiotherapy
• Experience in physiotherapy assessment and management of a broad variety of conditions managed in the emergency, acute inpatient, sub-acute and community rehabilitation settings including cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions.
• Experience and/or interest in developing skills in student education and staff supervision
• Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development
• Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Well developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For further role information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located within the Position Description below.For a confidential discussion, please contact:Maivili Selvarajah - Physiotherapy Clinical Leader via 0421 245 514Rachel Ellis - Physiotherapy Clinical Leader via 0407 639 912Applications close 12th May 2024.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.