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.
An exciting opportunity to join the clinical education team of a large Physiotherapy Department!
- Part-time, Fixed term - 30.4 hours per fortnight until July 2026
- Days to be negotiated with successful candidate
- Grade 3 Physiotherapist (VB7 - VC1)
- The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals
- Staff benefits
The Department
Alfred Health’s Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.
The Alfred Health Physiotherapy Department has more than 100 EFT and employs over 170 staff. The physiotherapy service has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. It remains strongly committed to further pursuing excellence in physiotherapy, through clinical research.
The Alfred Health Physiotherapy Department is a major partner in the Alfred Health Physiotherapy Clinical Schools for both La Trobe and Monash Universities and in this role provides core and elective clinical placements for more than 50 undergraduate physiotherapy students.
There is a strong commitment to professional development and research with staff able to access an extensive continuing education program on site and the support of Associate Prof of Physiotherapy for research activities.
The Role
The primary role of the Physiotherapy Student Clinical Educator is to provide support and advice to La Trobe University (LTU) undergraduate physiotherapy students, and their clinical supervisors, in relation to their clinical placements.
This position is funded by The La Trobe University School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport (SAHHSS) but is an Alfred Health Physiotherapy Department staff member/employee.
This position strengthens the relationships and operational processes between the Alfred Health Physiotherapy Department and LTU Physiotherapy School, and provides enhanced learning opportunities for students – which in turn enhances patient experiences and outcomes. This role would also contribute to the communication between Alfred Health physiotherapy clinical academic coordinators and the La Trobe placement operations team.
Site location, and days of work, will be determined with the successful applicant.
Skills & Key Capabilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people at all levels of the organisation
- Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and implementing educational/professional development activities
- Demonstrated experience in providing supervision, reflective practice and other staff support services
- Demonstrated senior clinical experience (within relevant discipline), working in health settings
- Excellent communication skills
- Promote a spirit of inquiry regarding existing practice and the development and testing of new approaches to care
- Experience in contributing to education initiatives within a tertiary teaching hospital
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Discount health insurance
- Car parking
- Child care
- Onsite gym
Application close: Thursday, 8th August 2024
Enquiries to: Liz Batchelor, Physiotherapy Manager Alfred Health, 0428 648 110
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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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