Physiotherapy Student Clinical Educator

Physiotherapy Student Clinical Educator

• Limited Term Part Time (5 year appointment)
• Peter James Centre
• Support the novice learner

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Eastern Health Physiotherapy Student Clinical Educator is responsible for the co-ordination and management of the undergraduate Physiotherapy Learning and Teaching programs across all Eastern Health sites.

The incumbent will liaise with key personnel at the relevant Universities, Campus Clinical Co-ordinators, the Eastern Health Physiotherapy Professional Management Team and the Eastern Health Associate Director, Learning and Teaching- Pre-registration Program, to ensure all governance and clinical requirements of the Physiotherapy Student program are met in accordance with the terms of the collaboration agreement between Eastern Health and the Education Providers and the requirements and recommendations of the Department of Health.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Significant knowledge and experience in providing supervision, mentoring and support to learners
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience in the provision and support of clinical education
• experience of quality improvement, research processes and commitment to achieving best practice professional clinical standards
• Demonstrated Clinical Leadership with the demonstrated ability to inspire, influence and motivate staff and to contribute to and foster a positive learning culture
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict   management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health 

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**