Physiotherapist Level 3 Orthopaedics

Employment Type: Various up until 11 March 2025
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 108595 - 112114 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ474333
Sydney 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.
Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

• Job share arrangements may also be considered.

A wonderful opportunity for a Level 3 Physiotherapy role based within the Orthopaedics department is available. This position is Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week with a temporary increase of 14 hours per week to be Full Time, for up to a 12 month period. Consideration will be given to two part-time applicants (subject to applications). One position would be permanent part-time 24 hours per week and the other a temporary role of 14 hours per week for up to 12-months.
What you'll be doing
The physiotherapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients as determined by the particular role. 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.

Please see attached statement of clinical responsibilities for the identified position

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in the relevant caseload.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the relevant caseload.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills in (insert caseload specifics) and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands.
• Experience in supervision of physiotherapy staff and students
• Demonstrated leadership skills in service delivery improvement activities and/or research.

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.
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 Website
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the
Applicants 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Marianne McCormick on marianne.mccormick@health.nsw.gov.au
If 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 on
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Applications Close: 17/03/2024