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SalaryReference Number 50401
Position Title Prosthetist/Orthotist Grade 1
Employment Status Fixed Term Full Time
Location All Sites
Department / Ward / Clinical Area Orthotics & Prosthetics
Hours per Week 40.00
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic Orthotist / Prosthetist to join our Orthotics and Prosthetics Department. The role is for a Grade 1 Graduate Orthotist / Prosthetist, Full time, Fixed Term (12 month graduate position). This position would suit a recent graduate or early career clinician.
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Department has a strong focus on positive patient outcomes, professional development and effective practices, to deliver a high quality and timely service, both clinically and technically, to the inpatients and outpatients across Austin Health's three campuses and the community. We are actively involved in quality and education initiatives, and work with other Allied Health professionals to deliver a high standard of treatment across a large range of pathologies. This position will predominently support the work of the Orthotics inpatient stream and will provide an opportunity for development and learning whilst working in a fast paced acute public hospital service.
Essential Criteria:
A demonstrated commitment to Austin Health values: Our actions show we care; We bring our best; Together we achieve; and We shape the future.
- Masters of Clinical Prosthetic and Orthotics (or Bachelor equivalent).
- AOPA membership with certification as an Orthotist / Prosthetist via CPD program fulfilment.
- Knowledge of orthotic principles in particular for vascular, orthopaedic, spinal and neurological patient groups.
- An understanding of prescription principles, the application of biomechanical principles, and knowing how to apply and evaluate their application in a clinical setting.
- An understanding of applications of outcome measures to assess effectiveness of care.
- Ability to undertake technical tasks (includes ability to evaluate all technical work and assess for adherence to quality standards / measures).
- Ability to be actively involved within a team, and promote team cohesion and collaboration.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including sound computer skills (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and hospital computer systems).
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with resultant effective outcomes.
- Ability to participate in a Saturday Service (rostered no more than 10 Saturdays per year).
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check and National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening.
Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
For more information contact: Louise Baxter (Mon- Wed & Fri) - (03) 9490 7666
Selection Criteria Essential: Masters of Clinical Prosthetic and Orthotics (or Bachelor equivalent).
Essential: AOPA membership with certification as an Orthotist / Prosthetist via CPD program fulfilment.
Essential: Knowledge of orthotic / prosthetic principles for vascular, orthopaedic, spinal and neurological patient groups.
Essential: Ability to undertake technical tasks
Essential: Excellent written and oral communication skills, including sound computer skills.
Essential: Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with resultant effective outcomes.
