The Team:
The Manager Clinical Practice - Integrated Care works as part of the wider Clinical Systems team for Ambulance Tasmania. This team provides functions including clinical and professional practice, clinical governance, innovation and research, safety and quality, medical care planning and pharmacy services for the organisation. In conjunction, this role works closely with Ambulance Tasmania's Education and Clinical Support team, and operational business units.
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical & Professional Practice, the Manager Clinical Practice - Integrated Care will ensure that the highest standard of patient care is delivered via effective clinical leadership, practice, education and research.
As part of the Clinical Services team, the Manager Clinical Practice - Integrated Care will lead the development and implementation of new programs/guidelines/policies in clinical and professional practice, relating to Integrated Care practice areas within the service, including but not limited to Community and Extended Care Paramedicine, Secondary Triage and Mental Health Co-Response.
This role will provide expert clinical input into educational programs and collaborate with the Education team to develop educational and training initiatives.
The Manager Clinical Practice - Integrated Care will undertake quality assurance and improvement activities, including development of clinical practice guidelines, clinical audits, quality and safety initiatives and innovation for the organisation, and will maintain their professional and clinical competence through regular clinical shifts. The Manager Clinical Practice - Integrated Care will provide in-person clinical leadership to relevant Integrated Care staff roles across the organisation to support their practice.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Duties
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise within specialist clinical areas of the service associated with the development of referral pathways and clinical models of care.
- Lead a specialised subset of ambulance and paramedic practice as directed by the Senior Manager, Clinical & Professional Practice and develop and manage budgets related to assigned projects related to clinical services.
- In partnership with other healthcare professionals, lead the development and implementation of best practice, appropriate evidence-based pathways, protocols, policies, and clinical practice guidelines.
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: $150,796 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary packaging with 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:
- Access to study leave and professional development opportunities.
- Up to $1000 professional development allowance per annum.
- 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:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service, relevant work experience and an additional qualification in management or equivalent.
- Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
- Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Post graduate qualification in paramedicine
- Experience in the development of clinical and professional practice and integrated care (including virtual care)
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Jen Bolster
I / Executive Director - Clinical Services
Phone number: 0408908799
jennifer.bolster@ambulance.tas.gov.au
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