AddressWe are looking for a Physiotherapy Head of Department to join our team at Murwillumbah District Hospital providing advanced clinical services and leading the delivery of site-based physiotherapy services. The Deputy Department Head supports the operational, strategic and professional management of clinical staff under the leadership of the Head of Department.
If you have/are:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and registration as a Physiotherapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To be appointed as a Level 5 Health Professional, evidence must be provided of at least three years' clinical experience and demonstrated extensive specialist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a level 5 practitioner.
- Leadership in effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
- Management experience in Human Resource Management, Finance, Workplace Health and Safety, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement and proven ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes
- Leadership to utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care
We can offer you:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
