AddressJoin our team as a Physiotherapist to make a meaningful difference in children's lives, helping them overcome physical challenges with compassion and expertise!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until February 2025
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ493743
Physiotherapist Level 1/2 – Paediatric
John Hunter Children's Hospital
About the role:
In this role you will be working with members of the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team and as part of a Multidisciplinary Team to deliver high-quality care to our patients. There will be opportunities to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and participate in on-site upskilling, professional development, quality projects, and student supervision.
The successful applicant will be responsible for physiotherapy service provision to areas within the Paediatric Physiotherapy service including our Paediatric Inpatient and Outpatient Service. Applicants with a broad range of paediatric clinical skills and experience are preferred.
Support will be provided via our Senior Physiotherapists, participation in individual and peer group supervision and by the Level 5 Head of Department for Paediatric Physiotherapy. There will be opportunities to participate in all aspects of the Paediatric Physiotherapy Department. This includes regular in-service programs, an opportunity for upskilling in common paediatric outpatient conditions and support for attendance at external seminars and conferences relevant to the role.
Where you’ll be working:
- The John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH), located in Newcastle NSW, offers physiotherapists the opportunity to work in a tertiary level paediatric facility while enjoying the benefits of a lifestyle surrounded by beaches, lakes and bush. JHCH provides complex medical, surgical, major trauma and neonatal services for Northern NSW.
- You will join an outstanding team where every member contributes unique strengths and experiences. What truly distinguishes us is our exceptional teamwork.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
- Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
- Career Development opportunity.
- We regularly celebrate birthdays and other special occasions to appreciate the unique milestones and moments of our team members.
- Our dynamic team includes a Social Coordinator who plans all our social events.
- We attend trivia nights featuring engaging questions and interactive fun.
- Annual professional development day.
- Monthly service meetings and staff meetings.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
About you:
- Have experience in Physiotherapy management of children.
- Be able to prioritise caseloads and manage time effectively.
- Be a team player with the ability to work both collaboratively with others and independently when necessary.
- Be able to self-direct learning and provide learning support for university student placements.
- Be supportive of the children, parents and carers.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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