Physiotherapy Clinical Educator
Permanent Part Time, 0.5EFT, 19 hours per week | Grade 4 role | Enjoy stability
Peter James Centre primary location with travel to all Eastern Health sites required
Join a dynamic interprofessional education team committed to supporting clinicians deliver excellent patient care and experiences
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator is responsible for the strategic educational oversight, facilitation and development of education initiatives that foster a culture of clinical learning across the physiotherapy profession at Eastern Health.
The Physiotherapy Educator will support the Associate Director, Learning and Teaching and Profession Director, Physiotherapy in collaborating with members of the Learning & Teaching Directorate and Allied Health Directorate by providing strategic leadership and expertise to design, develop, deliver and evaluate education activities based on identified priorities. The Physiotherapy Clinical Educator will lead and develop both physiotherapy and interprofessional education opportunities, providing education to staff.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Recognised tertiary qualification in physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA
Post Graduate qualification within Profession, Education or equivalent
Extensive clinical experience as required to effectively fulfil the role requirements and lead the profession
Experience in education roles in health care and/or University sector
Previous project management and/or quality improvement experience
Proven organisational, strategic and planning skills
A commitment to maintaining up-to-date, evidence-based clinical knowledge through research, professional development and tertiary links
Demonstrated use of education skills, methods and e-learning technologies to develop and deliver interprofessional education
Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy directions, strategic documents, service issues and funding models.
Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement creative solutions to complex systemic and organisational problems.
Current driver's licence.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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