Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute Orthopaedics

Job Description:

• Permanent part-time 8 hours per week on Wednesdays

• Fitzroy location

• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality overall physiotherapy management to the orthopaedic plastics and rheumatology patients of the Fitzroy campus of St. Vincents Hospital Melbourne. The role is also responsible for supervision of students Grade 1 staff and Allied Health Assistants and taking a leadership role within the department and other duties as directed/delegated.

Applications from current grade two physiotherapists or suitably experienced grade one physiotherapists will be considered. Relevant postgraduate qualifications would also be highly regarded. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team committed to excellence in clinical practice research and professional development. Must have or be currently eligible for National Physiotherapist Registration.

Classifications for this position will range from VB1 VB4 ($90235.60 - $103724.30 per annum pro rata for part time).

Duties include

• Provide appropriate clinical management for all musculoskeletal inpatients

• Assessment planning and treatment including education for all musculoskeletal inpatients

• Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers.

• Clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students both undergraduate and postgraduate as required

• Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision

Your Contribution

• Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting particularly musculoskeletal

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement

• Experience with student supervision

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

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 Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• 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 Vincents
St Vincents 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).

Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Kathryn Tarrant Interim Workforce and Innovation Lead ()

or

Elizabeth Villalta Musculoskeletal Team Lead ()

3. LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is located at either the Fitzroy or Kew Campus of St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)
working in a designated clinical area; and will provide care for a diverse range of patients who are admitted
under the units managed by the designated work area. St Vincents Hospital has four streams within the
Physiotherapy Department: Musculoskeletal Neurological and Pallative Care Cardiorespiratory and
Subacute. The focus of care aligned to this position will be dependent on the experience and interests ofthe suitable applicant.

4. POSITION PURPOSE
Accountable to the Physiotherapy Manager and responsible to the designated Team Leader this Grade 2 position is responsible for providing high quality overall physiotherapy management to the patients onunits managed by the designated work area. The candidate will be responsible for the supervision of
physiotherapy students and junior physiotherapists. The candidate is also responsible for continuing qualityimprovement projects and other tasks as directed/delegated.
Weekend public holiday and on call work is also a potential requirement.

5. POSITION DUTIES
The delivery of the highest standard of physiotherapy services to the patients at SVHM as directed:
Provide appropriate clinical management for all patients on units managed by the designated
work area as required

Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing medical and other Allied Health
staff via documentation and ward rounds
Advising on the care of patients in outlying wards when requested
Participate in unit ward rounds/team meetings
Ensure implementation of departmental policies and procedures
Participate in Departmental and Organisational meetings other meetings as required
Actively participate in interdisciplinary team activities
Organise and implement in-service training sessions for staff the physiotherapy assistants
students and volunteers
Appropriately teach and supervise physiotherapy students and provide regular feedback and
documentation of the clinical placement required
Appropriately manage & supervise the physiotherapy grade 1 staff and AHA in the allocated
stream as required
Ensure continuous Quality Improvement through high quality work practices
Implement department quality improvement activities
Assist with development of policies procedures and guidelines in line with strategic directions
for the department allied health team and wider organization
Active participation to ongoing education through in internal and external professional
development and review of current literature

6. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
General
Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM
Code of Conduct
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes
maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
Clinical Quality and Safety
Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as
appropriate.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
Complete annual clinical competencies
Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate
and in a timely manner
Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of
day-to-day work
Person Centred Care
Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
Health and Safety
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related
policies procedures and directions
Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
As required comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements
Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards
Report any hazards near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not)
into Riskman
Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse
outcomes
7. INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:
Capability Demonstrated behaviour
Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate timely work
results
Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks
information from a range of sources
Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations
demonstrating sound judgement
Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing
strengths and weaknesses of current processes
Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results
Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between
units/departments
People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive
efficient teamwork
Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the
team

8. SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education:
Physiotherapy Degree
AHPRA Registraltion
Short postgraduate courses in relevant areas of physiotherapy (desirable)
Postgraduate qualification/s in relevant area/s of physiotherapy (desirable)
Knowledge & Experience:
Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care
setting;
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
Recent experience in clinical teaching of physiotherapy students
Recent experience in the supervision of staff
8.2 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills and competencies which the incumbent must possess:
Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of the Sisters of Charity
Commitment to the Code of Conduct
Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multi- disciplinary environment
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to staff development and continuing education
Demonstrated commitment to involvement and encouragement of research activities and
professional developmen

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