ABOUT THE ROLE

• Temporary Full Time and Temporary Part Time up to April 2025 Minimum 14 hours per week for Part Time
• Physiotherapist Level 3
• $54.76 - $56.54 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
• Concord Repatriation General Hospital
• Requisition ID: REQ514899

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING

Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You will be responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients admitted to the palliative care inpatient unit at concord hospital. You will work with the multidisciplinary palliative care team to deliver high quality patient focused care.

In addition to direct patient care, the role requires ongoing strategic development of the service, supervises the level 2 physiotherapist in oncology and has the opportunity to take undergraduate students within palliative care. The position works closely with the acute care team at Concord and will join the on-call after hours roster for the acute hospital team. You will provide senior clinical leadership within Physiotherapy service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff.

Level 3 Senior Clinicians have a recognised clinical specialty within their discipline and work in areas that require high levels of clinical expertise and knowledge in that specialty. They demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Current AHPRA Physiotherapy Registration and degree, or equivalent, in Physiotherapy, ensuring eligibility for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Physiotherapy.
• Participate in the on-call after hours roster, once per quarter for a one week period Monday - Friday.

Internal to NSW Health

THE BENEFITS

• Accrued Day Off each month for full time roles.
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• Access to Concord Hospital staff gym at discounted rates.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

WORKING FOR SLHD

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact David Roberts on (02) 9767 6702 or 0460 037 386 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Inpatient Palliative Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.