Grade 3 Physiotherapist - Acute Neurology (Stroke) - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

• Full Time, Fixed Term
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

Applications are invited from experienced neurological physiotherapists for a Grade 3 position within our acute Neurosciences and Palliative care (NAP) team. This Gr 3 position is responsible for providing high quality physiotherapy management to the patients of the Stroke unit and acute Palliative Care unit at the Fitzroy campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.  The position involves taking a leadership role within the department and in the neurosciences multidisciplinary team, as well as supervision of other physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and students. The role also assists the neurosciences team leader in the management of the NAP team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research, service improvement and professional development.
 

Must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration.

Classifications for this position will be VB7 – VC1 ($102,091.60 - $116646.40 per annum, pro-rata for part time)

Duties include

• Provide leadership and co-ordination of the neurosciences team
• Provide expert clinical management for patients in the acute Stroke and acute Palliative care units
• Supervision and management of the clinical education program for undergraduate students
• Provide a tertiary level of consultancy in outlying wards as required
• Involvement in multidisciplinary ward meetings and planning
• Lead research and/or quality improvement activities in the NAP team
• Co-ordination and planning of the Neurosciences / Emergency department weekend service

Your contribution

• Minimum seven years of post-graduate experience
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant area of physiotherapy (or working towards) would be highly regarded
• Broad experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in a Neuroscience setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.​

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Paul Ilett, Neurosciences & Palliative Care Team Leader, paul.ilett@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

23 June 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation 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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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