Permanent Part Time Physiotherapist - Paediatric Palliative Care

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 4
Remuneration: 117544 - 120393 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ489458Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.This Permanent Part Time position will commence from 1/7/24What you'll be doingThe physiotherapist will provide expert clinical services to patients known to the Palliative Care service. The physiotherapist will provide assessment, intervention and planning for outcomes around function and participation, which improve quality of life. Services will be delivered to both inpatients and outpatients, and may involve direct clinical care (in hospital or in the community), and/or consultative care. The physiotherapist will liaise with local and community-based services involved with the patient and family.Additional information:

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time and temporary Part Time vacancies.

The physiotherapist will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based, holistic care within a family-centred model of care.As an expert clinician the physiotherapist will contribute towards and lead multidisciplinary and discipline specific education, and quality improvement or research activities.The physiotherapist will act as a resource and clinical consultant for statewide services involved in the care of children and young people with life limiting conditions.The physiotherapist will contribute at an advanced level to:

• Planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services and models of care both within the physiotherapy department and Palliative Care teams
• Development, implementation and evaluation of resources, policies, procedures and practice guidelines relevant to the pediatric Palliative Care population, across the SCHN

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration
• Extensive postgraduate experience and knowledge in the management of children and young people with a life limiting condition or illness and a demonstrated understanding of the impact of issues related to Palliative Care on function, participation and quality of life.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical reasoning and skills across a range of areas, preferably with experience in oncology, neurology, cardiorespiratory and aquatic physiotherapy.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cohesively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical supervision, education provision, service planning, the development of models of care, and leading and evaluating quality improvement activities and research
• Class C NSW driver’s licence or equivalent.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian WebsiteNSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with theApplicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kate Thompson on Kate.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.auIf you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan onFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.Applications Close: 24/05/2024