Position overview

The Exercise Physiology Department is an acute service to support patient flow and patient outcomes within The Canberra Hospital. The team specialise in the provision of clinical exercise intervention, education and lifestyle management for inpatient and outpatient hospital-based populations.

The position includes clinical service delivery, involvement in quality improvement activities, provision of supervision to students and junior staff, and collaboration with the Exercise Physiology and wider multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under professional supervision, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care and associated functions. You will:

1. Provide appropriate Exercise Physiology assessment and intervention using established principles, techniques and methods with support. This includes delivery of safe and effective prescription and education in person and via telehealth.
2. Provide and document holistic care. This includes liaison and collaboration with referrers and other health providers, completing patient notes and communication to required standards, and tracking of your service provision.
3. Actively participate in clinical supervision, team discussions and meetings, quality improvement activities, educational programs, and the training and support of staff and students when required.
4. Contribute to implementation of the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards within the service and the organisation.
5. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

To be successful in this position, it is expected that you will have the following attributes:

• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work respectfully in partnership with staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Exercise Physiology degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current accreditation or eligibility for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• Mandatory minimum of 1-year post-qualification clinical experience.

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience working in a hospital setting.
• 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.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• 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.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

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 experience working clinically as an Exercise Physiologist. Describe an example that highlights your skills for safe and effective care with respect to assessment, intervention, review, and discharge planning.
2. Proven communication skills and experience with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues in a range of situations. Provide examples.
3. Proven time management skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy team environment. Provide examples.
4. Proven commitment to quality improvement activities and professional development. Provide examples.
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.