Grade 1 OrthotistProsthetist

Job Description:

• Fixed Term / Full Time (38 hours per week including ADOs)

• Fitzroy location

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Friendly and supportive team

About the Role

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Department at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated dual-practicing clinician to develop their acute patient management skills within a leading tertiary hospital setting.

This supported role is ideally suited to a recent graduate or an early-career clinician seeking to broaden their scope of practice and gain exposure to complex acute and rehabilitation presentations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Delivering best-practice prosthetic and orthotic care with a strong focus on acute inpatient management

• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes

• Assisting in the delivery of the interim prosthetic rehabilitation program

Classification & Remuneration
This position is classified between CO7 CP2 ($70590.00 - $85872.80) with remuneration commensurate with experience.

Your Contribution

• Bachelors degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent)

• Membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

• Current National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs

• Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• 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

• Flexible working arrangements

About The Prosthetics and Orthotics Department
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is primarily based at the Fitzroy campus however also operates clinics out of St Georges Health Service (SGHS) in Kew. The growing team provides an extensive range of services across acute subacute outpatient and community settings and is a registered NDIS provider.

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.

Please direct all queries to Timothy Muling - Manager Prosthetics & Orthotics

Respectfully no agencies please.

3. LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is primarily basedat the Fitzroy campus however also operates clinics out of St Georges Health Service (SGHS) in department provides an extensive range of services across acute subacute outpatient and
community settings and is a registered NDIS provider.

4. POSITION PURPOSE
To provide evidence based best practice prosthetic and orthotic care to clients within the inpatient andoutpatient services of St Vincents Hospital with a particular focus on acute patient management.

5. POSITION DUTIES
Provide best practice prosthetic and orthotic care with a focus on acute patient management
Complete all manufacturing and technical work associated with the provision of prosthetic andorthotic devices
Support speciality clinics as required including orthopaedic fracture Clinic
Liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes including timely discharge planning
Attend ward rounds and clinic meetings to triage referrals and manage patient flow
Educate and support subacute patients to enable transition to the National Disability InsuranceScheme (NDIS)
Assist with the interim prosthetic rehabilitation program
Contribute to department education and training program

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 SVHMCode of Conduct
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
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 asappropriate.
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 appropriateand in a timely manner
Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team

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
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety relatedpolicies 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

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 workresults
• Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeksinformation 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 reviewing
• strengths 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 theteam.

8. SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent)
Eligibility for membership to the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening clearance

8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to continuing professional development
Commitment to quality improvement
Highly self-motivated with excellent organisational communication problem-solving and timemanagement skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
A commitment to maintaining and improving occupational health and safety standards

8.3 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of acute sub-acute and outpatient service models and orthotic funding bodies

Closing Date:

Reconciliation 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.

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Code of Conduct:

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