Physiotherapist Level 3 Oncology

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 01.06.25
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 108595 - 112114 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ479372Sydney 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.An exciting opportunity to join the Physiotherapy team providing services to the Kids Cancer Centre at Sydney Children's Hospital. This is a Full time temporary role for up to 12 months.What you'll be doingThe physiotherapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients as determined by the particular role (Oncology – Kids Cancer Centre). The physiotherapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic physiotherapy models of care. Participation is required in ongoing education, teaching, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.
The Level 3 Physiotherapist will contribute at an advanced level to:

• Planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.
• Liaison with community based services relevant to the patient population.

The Level 3 Oncology Physiotherapist will coordinate the provision of inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy for Oncology patients according to Physiotherapy Department policies, KCC and Little Big Steps Project funding. This position also includes the responsibility the Little Big Steps Project KPI/performance quarterly reporting Close liaison with the Oncology Multidisciplinary Team including the Inpatient & Outreach services and the Physiotherapy Department is essential.Additional information:An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registrationDemonstrated experience in relevant clinical areas including oncology, acute rehabilitation and neurology. This experience should be applicable to the acute care, tertiary paediatric setting.Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills) and proven success in multidisciplinary team settingsExcellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands and demonstrated ability in specific project reporting.Experience working in clinical teams, including prioritising workload management and providing caseload relevant supervision and trainingDemonstrated leadership skills in service delivery improvement activities and/or researchSCHN 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.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.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.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Marianne McCormick on marianne.mccormick@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: 07.04.2024