Senior Orthoptist , Queensland Health

Deliver high level orthoptic clinical services.
Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/STR542154
Closing date 13-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 12 months
Contact person Amy Dunning
Contact details (07) 3647 7447
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About the role

• The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality, evidence-based orthoptic services across the continuum of care to patients and families of Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), as part of an interprofessional, collaborative team

About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
• Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

Knowledge, skills and expertise
Clinical Practice

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise, and skill in delivering Orthoptic clinical service to patients within the Ophthalmology Service.

Communication

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and participate effectively in the Orthoptic and interdisciplinary teams including the ability to provide high level clinical advice to supervisors, key service managers and stakeholders and with an ability to adequately address and manage conflict.

Leadership and Management

• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, training and support to less experienced practitioners and students.
• Demonstrated ability to provide Orthoptic clinical services of a complex nature including rapid prioritisation, management, and discharge planning of patients in a complex clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Job ad reference number: STR542154
Close date: Tuesday, 13th February 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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Information Package for Applicants
Role Description