Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

1. Manage and prioritise own clinical caseload and have general oversight over the caseload of the HP1-3s in area of responsibility.
2. Manage and supervise the physiotherapy administrative team.
3. Provide general supervision to team members in area of responsibility.
4. Coordinates and supports student placements and programs that enhance the clinical placement experience.
5. Accept and demonstrate responsibility for leading service improvement activities, and/or change, professional development, quality improvement and/or research, within area of supervision.
6. Participate in supervision, credentialing, continuous professional development and performance management.
7. Represents the service/organisation with contribution to meetings, working groups or committees to support organisation processes and initiatives.
8. Work collaboratively and support the functions of the senior management team.
9. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organization.
10. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, other health carers and internal and external stakeholders to plan, deliver and evaluate clinical services.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities and behavioural capabilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Strong leadership and supervision skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organisation skills and high level of motivation.
• Problem solving and negotiation skills, using evidence, professional judgement and risk evaluation in complex situations.
• Self-awareness and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Integration of research, education and training, and leadership into practices and processes.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide services responsiveness.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Tertiary Qualification in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Five years’ experience working professionally in Physiotherapy.
• 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.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification or training in health leadership and management.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with staff and students.
• Clinical skills/experience in areas of responsibility (emergency department, musculoskeletal or Women’s Health areas) is highly desirable.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:.

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• 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.
• Be available for shift pattern of work including weekend and after-hours work.

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 in providing high standard and contemporary physiotherapy services in an acute care setting.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, support and manage a team of staff, including students and resources in delivering high quality outpatient physiotherapy services.
3. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external service providers and stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance with commitment to and experience in leading quality improvement and/or research, clinical service evaluation, performance evaluation, clinical supervision and education.
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.