The Team:
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of treatment programs for referred patients under the supervision and delegation of an allied health professional, as well as, the evaluation of patient progress, communication of treatment outcomes to the allied health professional staff, and where necessary, documentation in the patient’s medical progress notes.
- Assist allied health professionals and other therapy assistants with preparation for, and treatment of, patients including transportation of patients to and from treatment areas and in the provision of home assessments as required.
- Construct, repair or adapt patient aides as directed by allied health professional staff.
You will need:
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies for an allied health assistant within a hospital or community health setting.
- Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement and flexibility, and carry out safe working practices whilst working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide range of people including people with a disability.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$67,193 to $72,126 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistance) or equivalent qualification
- Tertiary student of a relevant and approved allied health course of study at a recognised tertiary institution
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Elisabeth Pilgrim
Position: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services
Phone number: 0447 308 218
Email address: elisabeth.pilgrim@ths.tas.gov.au
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