Manager, Physiotherapy
Are you an organised, positive and innovative leader? Join our physiotherapy team at Manning Base Hospital!
Remuneration: $126,240 - $129,309 per annum + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 5
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532387
Applications Close: Thursday, 28th November 2024
About the service:
The Lower Mid North Coast Physiotherapy service is located at the Manning Hospital in Taree and forms part of the Allied Health and Integrated Care portfolio. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families and carers, the Physiotherapy Service provides high quality services to in-patients and out-patients of the Manning Hospital.
The Lower Mid North Coast Physiotherapy service staff value a strong team approach while collaborating with their acute and community partners and colleagues to provide a high standard of care.
About the position:
As the Physiotherapy Manager, you will lead the Manning Hospital Physiotherapy Services team to provide excellent patient care in order to maximise health outcomes. You will also act as Physiotherapy profession lead for the Lower Mid North Coast Sector.
About you:
The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a service to meet changing demands and lead quality improvement projects across a service utilising recognised quality improvement tools and processes. You will also possess an understanding of the issues related to rural clinical practice in a community setting and the ability to identify & lead change across the service to improve service delivery models and meet identified KPIs. Your high level communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships will be essential to your success in this role.
Requirements:
- Degree providing eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Thurlow on 0438616397 or Kelly.Thurlow@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
