Continence Physiotherapist Grade 3
Continence Physiotherapist Grade 3
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Description:
Position based in Kew
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Part time Maternity Leave position until 6/11/2026 - 24 hours per week
About the Role
As an experienced Womens Mens and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist or Continence Physiotherapist you will provide clinical leadership and be responsible for assessment and management strategies for clients referred with specific continence conditions.
You will:
Carry out comprehensive and evidence based assessments care planning and treatment
Participate in patient goal setting at multidisciplinary case review meetings
Provide specialist education and advice to colleagues and clients regarding continence management and pelvic floor rehabilitation
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve the Continence and HIP Programs
Classifications for this position will range from VB7 - VC1 ($104135.20- $118981.20 per annum pro rata for part time).
Your Contribution
Postgraduate qualification in the treatment of continence and pelvic floor
Highly developed organisational planning and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain
What we Offer
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About Continence Clinic
The Continence Clinic is a specialist service that applies a multi-disciplinary team approach to the assessment and management of bladder and bowel issues or pelvic floor dysfunction. We service adults in the geographical areas of the Cities of Darebin Yarra and Boroondara and Melbourne. It is a multidisciplinary clinic consisting of nurses physiotherapists geriatricians and admin staff. The service is based at St Georges Hospital.
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). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Contact
Kathryn Bailey
0
Ashlea Bell
LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is part of the Health Independence Program (HIP). The intent of HIP is to deliver improved outcomes forclients and to support hospital demand management and flow through delivering integrated and coordinated care
to clients across the hospital and community interface reducing duplication and fragmentation of services andensuring client centred care planning.
SVHM HIP consists of integrated hub sites across several locations including in Fitzroy Kew North Richmond andFairfield.
The Access Rehab and Clinics Stream consists of multidisciplinary intake unit outpatient rehabilitation programsand Specialist Clinics including the Continence Clinic which is currently based at Kew and Fitzroy.
The Continence Clinic provides specialist assessment and management of both urinary and faecal incontinence topeople over 16 years of age in the geographical areas of the Cities of Darebin Yarra and Boroondara andMelbourne.
This position may be required to work from any of the SVHM HIP sites and may be required to work within any of theHIP programs. This will be at the discretion of the HIP manager and will take into consideration appropriate skills and
training.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Continence Physiotherapist will coordinate the specialist assessment and management strategies for clientsreferred with continence problems including pelvic floor rehabilitation and pain. Educational supervisory responsibilities evaluation and quality improvement activities will also be undertaken.
5. POSITION DUTIES
Provide highly demonstrable specialist assessment and management interventions for both urinary andfaecal incontinence and associated disorders.
Complete comprehensive and evidence based assessments care planning and treatment especially pelvicfloor rehabilitation for outpatient clients who are experiencing continence difficulties.
Conduct pelvic floor group program including evaluation
Evaluate treatment /management using appropriate objective measures
Participate in triage of referrals as required
Participate in patient goal setting at multidisciplinary case review meetings.
Provide specialist education and advice to colleagues and clients regarding continence management andpelvic floor rehabilitation
Manage the discharge process for clients
Work in close liaison with colleagues other key service providers families and careers relevant to caseload
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Continence team HIP referral sourcesand other agencies
Act as a key resource person within the Continence Service and HIP
Communicate client issues effectively with other team members
Identify opportunities for improvement of service delivery and implement approved strategies to addressthese.
Contribute to the ongoing development and updating of current departmental clinical literature andresources as requested.
Participate in project working groups / quality improvement initiatives to improve the service
Achieve activity targets and complete activity statistics by end of working week or 3rd day of next month(whichever comes first)
Complete medical record documentation to required standards and on the day of intervention
INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
General
Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
Comply with all SVHM requirements policies procedures and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code ofConduct
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposesmaintaining 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
Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake duties
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performed
Recognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement of optimalsafety and quality care
Take all necessary care and precautions in the performance of duties
Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related policiesprocedures and directions
Report incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issues
Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 3)
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 workresults
Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks
information from a range of sources
Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectationsdemonstrating sound judgement
Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewingstrengths and weaknesses of current processes
Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results
Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies betweenunits/departments
People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productiveefficient teamwork
Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team
8. SELECTION CRITERIA
Minimum of 7 years physiotherapy experience
Knowledge of relevant continence specific community resources and services.
Demonstrated sound knowledge of current evidence based practices in the area of continenceassessment management and evaluation.
Ability to assess and treat incontinence including undertaking vaginal and rectal examinations in womenand rectal examinations in men as appropriate.
Ability to provide electrical stimulation and biofeedback training as appropriate in women and men.
Ability to plan and carry out evaluative research in physiotherapy and continence practice at the level ofbeginning researcher.
Demonstrated ability to work alone or within an interdisciplinary team.
Highly developed organisational planning and problem solving skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent communication and leadership skills.
Highly developed documentation and computer skills with Microsoft office Microsoft Word and Excel and
Power Point.
Well-developed teaching and education skills.
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent
Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Postgraduate qualification in the treatment of continence and pelvic floor
8.2 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Highly desirable
Member of Continence Foundation of Australia and CFA Vic Physiotherapy
Special Interest Group &/or member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
Continence and Womens Health Physiotherapy Group
Closing Date:
11 October 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents 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:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
Employment Type
Part-Time
