Physiotherapist Level 1.2 - Part-time weekends - permanent and temporary
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: 73427 - 104753 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 12.64
Requisition ID: REQ577887
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Job share arrangements will be considered
Permanent and temporary vacancies exist in the Physiotherapy Department working weekends on the after hours roster. Positions include acute respiratory (incl. ICU), orthopaedics and HITH.
What you'll be doing
The Level 1/2 Physiotherapist will contribute to:
• Planning, development and evaluation of the service.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, practices and patient care both within the hospital and wider afield.
• Liaison with community based services relevant to the patient population.
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and current Australian Physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Postgraduate paediatric physiotherapy experience relevant to the tertiary, acute care setting.
- Clinical experience in cardiothoracic and orthopaedic physiotherapy, preferably with experience with casting and splinting.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills).
- Proven success in multidisciplinary team settings and the ability to work independently when required
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands.
- Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and active involvement in quality improvement and/or research activities.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerry West on kerry.west@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 1/06/2025
