Orthotist Level 2 - Hunter Prosthetics & Orthotics Service - John Hunter Hospital

Employment Type:    Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:   Orthotist / Prosthetist Level 2

Remuneration:  $91472.00 to $104753.00 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation 

Hours Per Week:   38
Location:   Hunter Prosthetics & Orthotics Service - John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle NSW)

The Opportunity

HealthShare NSW are seeking a motivated Orthotist to join the Enable NSW team in the Hunter (Newcastle).

As a Level 2 clinician, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the overall planning and implementation of orthotic patient care. You will be performing diagnostic and clinical examinations, developing rehabilitation treatment plans as well as consulting, manufacturing, repairing and fitting orthotic devices. You will also have a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel as required.

Above all, we are seeking someone with demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in orthotic assessment, management and manufacture, who possesses a recognised Prosthetic/Orthotic qualification, is eligible for AOPA registration and has current knowledge of contemporary practices, trends and developments. The preferred candidate will feel comfortable collaborating with a range of health professionals across Local Health Districts and other Government and Non-Government organisations

HPOS is part of HealthShare NSW and is located on the John Hunter Hospital Campus - the tertiary referral centre for the Hunter and Northern NSW regions. Providing care to a range of Prosthetic and Orthotic patients, the HPOS team consists of 11 clinical, 3 technical and 2 administrative support positions. The team cares deeply about the positive patient care-experience, is passionate about assisting our clients and their families to achieve desired life goals and getting them ‘moving through life’.

HPOS is an on-site manufacturing department with our own 3D scanning capability as well as access to local 3D printing services.

HPOS is a registered NDIS provider and cares for patients funded through EnableNSW, HNELHD as well as other private and not-for-profit entities.

The Newcastle region is the second-most-populated region in NSW and Australia’s second oldest city. Well known for our beaches, harbour and vineyards within an hour’s drive, having a population of around half a million means our city is more slowly paced than the capital cities but still has a diverse range of culture, secret hipster-friendly nightspots and a fantastic range of restaurants.

 
Why Work for HealthShare NSW?  

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.  

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.  

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:  

• Flexible work arrangements: varied start/finish times, part time work and job sharing where applicable  

• Hybrid working: enjoy a combination of working from home and the office  

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees  

• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay  

• Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health  

• Commitment to career development: Expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career  

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.  

Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.  

  
Eligibility Requirements  

• Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description and ensure they are referenced in your resume or answers to targeted questions.  

• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.  

• This is a NSW Health Category B position. Please complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and upload this with your application.  

  
How to Apply  

• Click Apply Now at the top of the page  

• Attach your resume and provide answers to the Targeted Questions below.  

• To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource: Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW.  

• Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager at Adam.Donaldson@health.nsw.gov.au

• Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367.  

  
Targeted Questions  

• The Prosthetist/Orthotist is responsible for clinical assessment and provision of suitable orthotic devices to meet functional goals. How would you ensure that your work is clinically effective and that you are providing the best possible outcome for your patients?
• Provide an example of a time when you required others' expertise, as well as your own, to achieve a clinical goal. Describe how the collaboration resulted in a successful outcome for the patient.
• What WHS issues are important to consider in the clinical environment and how have you implemented these in the past?

  
We are Diverse and Inclusive  

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team HSNSW-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.  

Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.  

  
Talent Pool  

An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.  

  
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Tuesday, 10 December 2024