Orthotist / Prosthetist Grade 2

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.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 2 Orthotist/Prosthetist Classification (CP3 - CP51)
• All Alfred Health Sites (Alfred, CGMC and SDMH)
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

The Department

The Alfred Orthotic Department offers a broad range of experience in this busy environment across a range of fields including Trauma, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Plastics and Burns providing acute orthotic treatment and long term orthotic management to improve clients' quality of life. The Orthotic and Prosthetic Department is located at The Alfred, but also provides services to Caulfield Hospital, Sandringham Hospital and receives private referrals.

The Role

The Orthotist in this position would be an integral team member of the Orthotic Department and would work closely with other allied health professionals along with the Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery and Trauma medical teams.

The Orthotist would be available to participate in an on-call service and/or a weekend roster. The Orthotist would be responsible for services including acute orthopaedic and acute trauma inpatients, burns and plastics, diabetic high risk foot and outpatients; Subacute services are general rehabilitation (orthopaedic, aged care, neuro and spinal cord injuries rehabilitation) and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Orthotist/Prosthetist Grade 2 will have a high clinical case load providing orthotic management, including assessment, treatment and review of inpatients and outpatients from a wide variety of clinical units. The selected candidate will be responsible for the ongoing development and provision of orthotic services to the units, and programs assigned to the Orthotist, which is dependent upon the specific rotation, in consultation with senior Grade 3 clinicians and the Manager of the department at the level of a developing expert.

The position may involve work at any of the 3 Alfred Health sites, The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals.

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Experience in inpatient orthotic management
• Excellent ability to manage a clinical caseload
• Work collaboratively
• Provide patient-centred care
• Provide education and supervision to staff and students
• Eligible for Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association membership

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! (subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness (Alfred Hospital).
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Gavin Burchall, Manager Prosthetics & Orthotics, on 03 9076 3182.

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 6th December 2024.

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.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au