Physiotherapist - Grade 3 - Clinical Educator

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs Thrive

Flexible work options and extra leave

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services for learning

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Physiotherapist - Grade 3 Clinical Educator to supervise undergraduate students on placement and support clinical supervisors. The role delivers evidence-based physiotherapy services and fosters collaboration across NH campuses.

The role may travel across campuses, supports interprofessional learning, and contributes to teaching, research and quality improvement. Fixed term, part time until December 2028.

Qualifications

• 5+ years physiotherapy clinical experience across acute/subacute/community.
• Experience as undergraduate or entry-level student educator.
• Interest in clinical education and evidence-based practice.
• Leadership and initiative in developing clinical care.
• Experience in interprofessional education with staff/students.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to undergraduate physiotherapy students on placement.
• Advise and support physiotherapy clinical supervisors on placements.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy services to NH patients across settings.
• Travel and provide services across NH campuses as needed.
• Contribute to education, research and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Physiotherapy experience

Educator/teaching

Interprofessional education

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Research & quality improvement

Computer skills

Tools

Word Processing

Internet use

Clinical software

Job description

Physiotherapist - Grade 3 - Clinical Educator

Reference Number:54483:Physiotherapist - Grade 3 - Clinical EducatorEmployment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and suitably experienced Physiotherapy Clinical Educator to join the Physiotherapy department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The primary role of the Northern Health Physiotherapy Student Clinical Educator is to provide clinical supervision and support to undergraduate physiotherapist students on placement. They will also provide support and advice to physiotherapy clinical supervisors, in relation to their clinical placements.

The clinical educator will be accountable for providing an evidence-based Physiotherapy service to Northern Health patients through the application of expert clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.

This position is funded by The La Trobe University (LTU) School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport (SAHHSS) however is an employee of Northern Health so will report to the Allied Health Directorate. This position strengthens collaboration, communication and shared educational outcomes between NH and LTU.

This role may be based out of all/any of Northern Health’s campuses (Epping/Broadmeadows/Bundoora/Kilmore) depending on placement demand.

This role will require broad clinical knowledge to enable placement capacity across acute/subacute and community settings. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations.

This position is fixed term part time (60.8 hours per fortnight) until December 2028

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of broad clinical skills across settings and streams (acute/subacute/community)
• Minimum 5 years relevant Physiotherapy clinical experience
• Experience as an undergraduate or entry-level student educator
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in clinical education
• Experience in facilitating and evaluating interprofessional education with staff/students
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Demonstrated sound clinical skills based on practice wisdom
• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence based practice
• A strong willingness to be involved in research and quality improvement activities
• Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experienced in supervision of junior physiotherapy staff and/or Allied Health Assistants
• Demonstrated leadership within a multidisciplinary team and promotion of interprofessional practice
• Demonstrates and models a strong commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated competency in computer skills particularly in Word Processing and Internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of the cultural diversity of the community

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.