Physiotherapist - Level 3 - Surgical/Icu/Respiratory

Central Coast Local Health District are seeking a Level 3 Physiotherapist. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the CCLHD physiotherapy team. This role oversees the ICU and inpatient respiratory and surgical services at Wyong Hospital. This position works within a wider acute team and oversees a team of new graduate, level 1/2 and physiotherapy assistant staff. We are seeking candidates that are passionate about providing high quality physiotherapy services for the people of the Central Coast, and that have innovative approaches to creating a positive working environment for our staff in conjunction with the physiotherapy team. This is a temporary, full-time position, however part-time/job-share options will be considered where appropriate.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency. 

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.? 

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

About You

• You have a Bachelors or postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy and registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency with expertise in broad generalist and/or specialist knowledge within physiotherapy.
• You have relevant clinical experience as detailed in the position task list.
• Unencumbered driver’s licence and ability to travel across the District and to other external sites as required (please attach a copy to your application)
  

Where You'll Be Working

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. 
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs. 

Child Safe Standard Commitment 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our?Stepping Up initiative. 

Stepping Up Website? 

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.??? 

For more information, please visit:??https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx 

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. 

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Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and Task List
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Breanna Walter on 4394 7995 or **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close:  Monday 26 February 2024 at 11:59 pm

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.