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Form of workReference Number: 41985: Pain Service Coordinator - Grade 3 Employment Type: On Going 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:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Allied Health Clinician (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist) - Grade 3 to join the Community Pain Services team at Northern Health.
The Pain Service Coordinator - Grade 3 has responsibility for the organisation, implementation and management of the Community Pain Services across Northern Health. Through their clinical expertise they will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in clinical care and be innovative in further developing the Pain Service. The Community Pain Service Team Coordinator is responsible for the coordinating and managing the day to day clinical operations for clients referred to the service. The coordinator will facilitate the delivery of a high quality, responsive service which is patient-centre and goal focused. The coordinator will be required to demonstrate excellent leadership, organisational, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
This role is permanent part time 32 hours per fortnight based at Northern Health Bundoora Centre and Broadmeadows Hospital. Due to the nature of the Pain Service, a working day must include a Monday or Tuesday.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A background which includes significant expertise in management of clients with complex and chronic pain
- Experience in leading quality improvement activities, project management or service redesign
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
- Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence-based practice
- Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution 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 details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact: Nicky Tully (CTS Coordinator) on 0409 198 *** or Sue Hull (Associate Director of Community Therapy) on 0439 318 ***
Applications close on 15th February 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
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Work 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.
