Senior Health Clinician, Intellectual Disability - Nnswlhd

High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Lvl 4 - Exercise Physiologist / Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist / Social Worker / Speech Therapist OR Clinical Nurse Consultant Grd 2 OR Clinical Psychologist / Snr Psychologist
Remuneration: $105,553.00 - $130,582.09 per annum dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ473337About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.You care. We care.About the roleNorthern NSW Local Health District has a vacancy for a Senior Health Clinician to join their Intellectual Disability team. Leading the development of appropriate clinical practice for patients/clients with Intellectual Disability and their carers and families, in any hospital or site in the LHD eg. community health or outpatient setting. Informing and guiding Local Health District (LHD) staff on the delivery of care for people with Intellectual Disability and their carers and families.If you have:

• Tertiary qualifications and, where applicable, membership of the relevant association or registration with the relevant board, in one of the following disciplines: Social Work, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapist, Nursing, Psychology. To be appointed to a specific discipline and grade/level, please refer to the Essential Requirements section for registration and qualification requirements
• Skills, knowledge and ability in the management of people with Intellectual Disability and understanding of current best practice models
• Capacity to provide clinical governance and team leadership, and experience in the provision of education to peers, clients and other service providers, including understanding of adult learning principles and experience in developing and delivering group based learning
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in collaboration with participants and stakeholders in regional and remote communities

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
• Growth – access to professional and personal development.
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Todoroski on Paul.Todoroski@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 7 April 2024NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.Follow us on: and#communityhealth #alliedhealth #nursingandmidwifery