Position overview

The Transitional Therapy and Care Program (TTCP) provides up to 12 weeks of goal focused therapy and care services for older persons within their home or at the TTCP residential unit. The TTCP aims to maximise a person’s recovery and functional independence following a hospitalisation and prevent premature admission to an aged care facility. The TTCP Allied Health Team is based at the University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce. It comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, a Speech Pathologist and Allied Health Assistants. The TTCP program is delivered in collaboration with a Non-Government Organisation (TTCP Service Provider) which delivers the programs support services and runs the TTCP residential unit.

The TTCP Clinical Lead position provides leadership in clinical service delivery. The Clinical Lead is responsible for leading timely and effective referral management and rehabilitation coordination for consumers who are admitted to TTCP, with a greater focus on clients with complex needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the TTCP Manager, TTCP Liaison Officers, TTCP service provider, and the TTCP multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality service delivery and evidence-based practices in line with organisational and national standards. They will also work collaboratively with inpatient teams from public and private hospitals, the Aged Care Assessment Organisation, the Canberra Health Services Integrated Operations Centre, and with their inpatient Allied Health, Nursing and Medical management colleagues, to optimise positive client outcomes and flow.

Key Responsibilities

Under limited direction of the TTCP Manager, you will work collaboratively to:

1. Provide high level effective clinical leadership, expertise and coordination across a range of clinical areas relating to aged care and rehabilitation and within an interdisciplinary model.
2. Provide leadership and clinical expertise to support efficient and effective management of the TTCP referral and admission process, including liaison with relevant stakeholders.
3. Provide leadership in clinical coordination to ensure high quality and safe service delivery for clients accessing TTCP, with a focus on supporting staff to manage complex clients.
4. Provide leadership within the TTCP team to optimise access to the service, including support to facilitate patient flow and discharge from the TTCP service.
5. Establish and maintain professional relationships with the interprofessional team, including internal and external stakeholders, using effective interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Facilitate the delivery of exceptional care through clinical governance activities, implementing contemporary evidence-based practices, facilitating quality improvement activities, innovation, research, data collection and evaluation.
7. Initiate, contribute to, and provide leadership for clinical standards, procedure and guideline development, change management, and service planning in collaboration with clinicians, senior roles, TTCP manager and CHIC Executive.
8. Work in partnership with the TTCP Manager and the TTCP service provider to provide high quality services, including meeting Australian Government requirements as outlined in the Transition Care Program Guidelines, and conformance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) and Aged Care Quality Standards.
9. Participate in continuing professional development, and supervision and/or training to staff and students.
10. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care.
11. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of initiative.
• Flexible and adaptive approach to work.
• Displays critical thinking skills and forms appropriate conclusions based on evidence and sound judgement with a solutions focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence with communicating across a range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a relevant Allied Health Profession. (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietitian or Speech Pathologist)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or relevant Allied health Professional Organisation.
• Hold a current driver licence.

Desirable

• Any other relevant post-graduate qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Allied Health Professional in a relevant clinical area. Proven high level clinical experience.

Desirable

• Extensive experience working as an allied health professional in rehabilitation and aged care.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven ability to achieve optimal consumer outcomes through advanced rehabilitation and aged care knowledge, clinical expertise, and highly developed clinical problem solving and decision-making skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and coordination, including effective referral management, complex client coordination, and facilitation of patient flow within aged care and rehabilitation settings.
3. Demonstrated leadership in the delivery of safe, high-quality patient-centred rehabilitation, and knowledge of current policies and trends within the context of a rehabilitation and aged care setting.
4. Demonstrated high level communication skills and ability to engage and maintain effective relationships with consumers, interprofessional colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.