Allied Health Team Leader - Cancer services

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

 

• Fixed Term Position – 12 months
• Full-time 
• Grade 4 Allied Health Clinician
• Alfred Health Campus 

 

The Department

Alfred Health Allied Health comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines that provide patient-centred care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health. Allied Health disciplines provide care that optimises physical,

psychosocial, communication and cognitive functioning. To ensure that the Allied Health workforce is fit for purpose, there is a robust governance structure that provides oversight of staff and student education, research, workforce innovation and quality and safety.

 

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated senior Allied Health Clinician to join our team at Alfred Health. Our team leader in Cancer Services will be responsible for the design, development  and implementation of a contemporary model of oncology care, based on best practice.  This role will also lead a high-performing Allied Health team by providing coordination of patient care, quality improvement and research leadership and facilitating skill development of Allied Health staff and students.

 

Skills/Qualifications Required   

• Highly developed clinical and leadership skills and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary Allied Health team
• Proven experience in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of contemporary oncology models of care
• Proven experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of research and quality improvement
• Extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of allied health staff, students and support staff
• Commitment to staff development, continuing education, quality improvement and research
• High-level communication, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict management skills

 

Staff Benefits

The Allied Health Program provides supervision and support to all senior clinicians and is committed to the ongoing professional development and learning of all staff.

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Child care services

 

Applications close Sunday, 7th August 2022

 

Please send enquiries to Caitlyn Green - Deputy Director Allied Health - Acute Programs on 0409 784 765 or c.green@alfred.org.au

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.    

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au