Clinical Lead -Orthotics/Prosthetics (510766) (Multiple Positions)

Job Description:

The role:

• Coordinate the delivery of regional inpatient orthotic and prosthetic services, based at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and Launceston General (LGH), as well as outpatient and community orthotic and prosthetic services in the South, North and North-West of Tasmania.
• Provide clinical leadership, including planning, coordinating and maintaining the orthotic and prosthetic staff and clinic roster in collaboration with the State Clinical Manager.
• Assist the clinical manager with the human and physical resources within the department, including recruitment, orientation, clinical performance reviews, stores and asset procurement.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required in the absence of the Clinical Manager.
• Provide clinical leadership and be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team in managing a clinical case load to a high level of expertise to achieve patient focused outcomes.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

We are a close-knit team of 20, spread across Tasmania’s three regions. Our team is a mix of local and new Tasmanians, all from diverse backgrounds.

Your clinical expertise will be highly valued, as will your understanding of new technology. You will also have a strong desire to share your skills and knowledge with our current clinical and technical staff members.

You will maintain a small, defined clinical workload, managing a variety of complex presentations.

We are currently in a period of growth and service expansion, where your strategic thinking and change management skills will be crucial.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible based in Southern Tasmania.

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible based in North/North-West Tasmania.
Flexible working arrangements may allow this position to be filled by more than one person.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Base Salary: $116,616- $124,147 per annum pro-rata

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $120,908 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics or an equivalent tertiary Prosthetic and Orthotic qualification
2. Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Eligibility for membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
2. Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the requirements of the role
3. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• Crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 510766 Clinical Lead – Orthotist Prosthetist AHP04 (Aug 2022) HR22.pdf
• 510766 Clinical Lead – Orthotist Prosthetist AHP04 (Aug 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information

John Semmens
State Clinical Manager Orthotic & Prosthetic Services (OPST)
03 6777 8562
[email protected]

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