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Form of work- Senior Physiotherapist Orthopaedic and Neurology Team leader
- PPT 30 hours/week Tues-Friday
- Excellent employee benefits
- Friendly, supportive team environment in a great location
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.
St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy is a centrally located large private hospital facility. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with a strong clinical background in acute neurology, neurosurgery and orthopaedics to join our physiotherapy team.
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE
This role is responsible for providing clinical leadership to the neurosciences and orthopaedic physiotherapy team, alongside managing a clinical caseload, based predominantly on the neurosciences ward. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving an evidence-based physiotherapy service in collaboration with the senior Allied Health team, with a focus on continual service improvement and provision of excellent care. They will work as part of our experienced multidisciplinary team, to provide and promote a culture of collaborative, patient centred care.
Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Provide clinical leadership to the neuroscience/orthopaedic stream of the acute Physiotherapy Team
- Effective management of a busy and diverse clinical caseload
- Supervision of junior Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students
- Take part in, and lead quality improvement and innovation initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership position, including working as part of an effective team, supervision and mentoring of junior staff and students
- Strong clinical background in acute neurology, neurosurgery and orthopaedics– a minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience.
- A demonstrated commitment to driving quality improvement and excellent patient care
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work flexibly within a team and prioritise competing tasks in a timely manner.
WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
- Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
- Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
- Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
- A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
- Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, caregivers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.
APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au.
REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact AHM- Lena Fiddelaers 0421419***
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details:
***************@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
28 March 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au
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