Allied Health Assistant - First Nations

Queensland Health; Gatton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Moreton Health invites applications for an Allied Health Assistant at Gatton Hospital. You will support Allied Health Professionals with clinical and service delivery activities to promote positive patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.

This full-time role runs for up to two years and offers the opportunity to work within a diverse health service spanning the West Moreton region. A strong teamwork focus and commitment to patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide a defined range of assessments and clinical interventions under supervision by an Allied Health Professional and undertake operational and administrative duties relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients and the multidisciplinary team, with a good understanding of own scope of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and assume responsibility for the assigned workload, including the use of effective and efficient planning and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in professional development and supervision as well as contribute to service improvement activities to ensure high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a defined range of assessments and clinical interventions under supervision.
• Assist Allied Health Professionals with service delivery and administrative duties.
• Contribute to program delivery and quality improvements within the team.

Job description

Start a new journey with West Moreton Health at our Gatton Hospital!

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, working closely with Allied Health Professionals to provide clinical and service support activities that promote positive patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Looking for your next challenge? Join us in a flexible full-time role for up to two years!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to provide a defined range of assessments and clinical interventions under supervision and direction of a Allied Health Professional and undertake operational and administrative duties relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients and the multidisciplinary team, with a good understanding of own scope of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and assume responsibility for the assigned workload, including the use of effective and efficient planning and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in professional development and supervision as well as contribute to service improvement activities in order to ensure the delivery of high quality care.

Mandatory Requirements:

For full list of mandatory requirements please refer to the attached role description.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.