Grade 4 Physiotherapy Advanced Practice Team Leader
Why work for St Vincent’s Health Service?
About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated, dynamic Grade 4 Physiotherapist to lead and innovate our Advanced Practice Physiotherapy services. Come and join the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy team where team culture and connection are at the core of everything we do.
Reporting to the Physiotherapy Manager this position will lead the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Stream, supported by Grade 4 and 3 senior clinicians, to drive the provision of high-quality Physiotherapy services to SVHM patients. The successful candidate will possess expert clinical knowledge and robust peer networks, as well as strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, sound communication skills and a passionate commitment to the development of self and others.
The Grade 4 Physiotherapy Team Leader is responsible for fostering clinical excellence in physiotherapy service provision at St Vincent’s Health. They will be responsible for the clinical and strategic leadership of the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy services, ensuring the highest quality of clinical service provision across the team, as well as managing an individual clinical caseload and providing high quality advanced scope physiotherapy consultation services. In conjunction with the Physiotherapy manager, they will provide operational leadership and management for the Physiotherapy Advanced scope streams. They will oversee the provision of high-quality clinical education for both staff and students and foster a culture of research excellence and continuous improvement.
If you are motivated to develop yourself and your skills within a supportive and engaged team, passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for patients and staff and looking for an opportunity to shape the future of Physiotherapy and Allied Health service delivery, then we would love to hear from you.
Classifications for this position will range from Physiotherapist Grade 4 VB24 - VB27 ($123,609 - $136,203 per annum).
Your contribution
Ensure the highest standard of Physiotherapy clinical service provision is upheld through regular review and update of clinical service provision aligned to current best evidence.
Oversee (and directly provide) delivery of high quality, effective clinical supervision for Physiotherapy team members and students.
Determine and implement strategic vision for Advanced Practice Physiotherapy team
Implement effective leadership of change management initiatives
Appropriately represent Physiotherapy and/or Allied Health within the organisation at relevant meetings and forums and external to the organisation
Coordinate research and program evaluation activity within the Advanced Practice team in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager and Physiotherapy Department Research Co-ordinator.
Skills and Experience
Minimum of 10 years clinical experience
Completion of relevant Clinical Post Graduate qualification, at master's level or above.
Knowledge of Physiotherapy management and clinical service provision in an acute health care setting
Acknowledged by their professional peers as a clinical expert and has broad and relevant clinical experience in their area of expertise
Demonstrated effective leadership, management and networking skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across teams and the wider organisation
Extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
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!
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
About Physiotherapy Department
The SVHM Physiotherapy team are passionate about nurturing a culture of staff support and development to facilitate the highest quality clinical service provision, and foster excellence in research, education and evidence based care. Delivering services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services SVHM Physiotherapy work closely with inter-professional teams to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function.
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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Respectfully, no agencies please
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
View Reconciliation Action Plan